Cercis canadensis 'Appalachian Red'
Appalachian Red Eastern Redbud

 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Pink (Nearly neon pink flower clusters in early spring)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Dark blue-green summer foliage); Yellow (Yellow fall foliage)
 Fruit Notes:
Green (Flattened green seed pods that eventually mature to brown in late summer)
 Ultimate Height:
15-25 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
15-25 feet
 Bloom Times:
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 Soil Notes:
Grows in soil of low fertility and higher alkalinity
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Maintenance:
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Cordate (heart-shaped), 3-5" long and wide leaves are alternate and simple, with pulvinus (distinct swelling) just below the blade. Young leaves emerge with a red-purple tinge. Stems form a zig-zag pattern. Flowers are small (0.5" long), bright pink, and pea-like. Bark on older mature trees can be an attractive brownish-black with orange inner bark showing through.
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  Special Characteristics:
  • Border 378
  • Groupings 199
  • Naturalizing 106
  • Specimen 612
  • Drought Tolerant 280
  • Shade Tolerant 114
  • Tolerant of Poor Site Conditions 186
  • Notable Bark 165
  • Notable Texture 278

    • Additional Information

    'Appalachian Red' is known for its profusion of intensely bright pink (not quite red) flowers in the spring. A fine small tree that is relatively trouble-free and drought-resistant. Requires some protection from the sun in hotter climates, however flowering decreases with deep shade. Canker, leaf spot, and verticillium wilt can be problematic for older trees, or trees weakened by other environmental stresses. Long tap root means that older plants transplant poorly.

    When Cercis canadensis 'Appalachian Red' has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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    14 Cercis canadensis 'Appalachian Red' found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    1ORIG_9799*AWSLR
    2ORIG_9801*AFPRD
    32022_00386*ASTADMALL
    42022_00392*ASTADMALL
    52022_00402*ASTADMALL
    62022_00388*ASTADMALL
    72022_00387*ASTADMALL
    82023_00104*ADSCB
    92023_00104*BFRNY
    102023_00104*CFRNY
    112023_00540*ASCPA
    122023_00540*BSCPA
    132023_00540*CSCPA
    142023_00540*DSCPA

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