Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis (Fabaceae)

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Form: Tree; up to 40ft. tall.

Origins: Native

Identifying Features: Produces bright pink flowers in early spring, before leaves. Flowers appear to grow directly from bark. Leaves simple with distinctive heart shape.

Trivial Facts: Called "Judas-tree" because Judas Iscariot was thought to have hanged himself on a closely related, white-flowered tree. His blood and shame supposedly turned the flowers red.