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American Redbud Seeds In A Cup® Grow Kit

Cercis canadensis

From the first seed to the next new leaf. Explore your plant’s growing conditions, seasonal rhythm, and everyday care.

THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

American Redbud care, from seed onward.

Prefers partial shade in hot climates. adaptable to many soil types.

The Seeds In A Cup® kit provides a front-row seat to the Redbud's amazing heart-shaped leaf development.

By seed (needs scarification) or softwood cuttings.

Flower emerge in early spring before heart-shaped leaves; spectacular fall foliage.

Understory tree in moist forests and along rocky bluffs.

Moderate drought tolerance; low salt tolerance.

Leafhoppers and Verticillium wilt.

Safe; flowers are edible.

A small deciduous tree famous for its vibrant pink/purple pea-like flowers that bloom directly on the bark (cauliflory).

‘Forest Pansy’ (Purple leaves), ‘Appalachian Red’.

highly valued ornamental. flowers are edible (high in Vitamin C) and can be used in salads

Eastern USA, ranging from New Jersey to Florida and west to Texas.

Secure.

From the Greek ‘kerkis’ (weaver's shuttle), referring to the shape of the seed pods.

First noted in botanical records by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello.

TURN KNOWING INTO GROWING

There is no confirmed kit match for american redbud in the current catalog. Explore the collection or ask us about this plant.

THE GROWING CONVERSATION

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