Red Buds (Cercis canadensis) are a fairly small deciduous legume with purple-pink flowers that bloom in the early spring. Red Buds have heart shaped leaves.This Red Bud tree is located inside the Japanese Garden to the right of the entrance. There are also many new Red Buds planted near the train footbridge in the “island” of McGovern Lake.
Light Full sun to shade
Size 30’ tall, 25’ wide
Water Tolerates both drought and wet soil
Soil Grows best in well drained moist soil, but does well in alkaline and clay