Cercis canadensis
The story
In Columbus, Wisconsin, the eastern redbud is woven deeply into the community's local identity. Thanks to the widespread presence of the "Columbus strain" of this species, the town has proudly embraced the nickname "Redbud City." To honor this natural connection, residents organize "Redbud Day" annually on the Saturday before Mother's Day, bringing the community together through a variety of themed events dedicated to the tree.
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- Family
- Fabaceae
How to use it
The eastern redbud is valued for its ornamental beauty, especially in spring when it bursts into vibrant pink flowers. It can also be used in landscaping to provide shade and attract pollinators, making it a great choice for gardens and parks.
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About
Cercis canadensis, the eastern redbud, is a large deciduous shrub or small tree, native to eastern North America from southern Michigan south to central Mexico, west to New Mexico, but able to thrive as far west as California and as far north as southern Ontario. It is the state tree of Oklahoma and the official city tree of Huntington Beach. The prevalence of the so-called "Columbus strain" has seen the residents of Columbus, Wisconsin, embrace the plant in their city's identity. Known as the "Redbud City," the town hosts "Redbud Day" annually the Saturday before Mother's Day, organizing a variety of themed events to recognize the tree.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cercis canadensis
- Slug
- cercis-canadensis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Cercis
- Species
- canadensis
- Wikidata QID
- Q2452407
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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