Cercis / ˈ s ɜːr s ɪ s / [4] is a genus of about 10 species in the subfamily Cercidoideae of the pea family Fabaceae. [1] It contains small deciduous trees or large shrubs commonly known as redbuds in the USA. [ 5 ]

Cercis Species: canadensis Family: Fabaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Wood is heavy, hard, but not strong with little commercial value. The bark used as an astringent in treatment of dysentery, flowers eaten in salads or fried, Native Americans boiled the bark to make tea to treat whooping cough, roots and inner bark used for fevers, congestion, and ...

Cercis canadensis, commonly called eastern redbud, is a deciduous, often multi-trunked understory tree with a rounded crown that typically matures to 20-30’ tall with a slightly larger spread. It is particularly noted for its stunning pea-like rose-purple flowers which bloom profusely on bare branches in early spring (March-April) before the ...

Cercis is a very distinctive genus in the Caesalpinia subfamily of the legume family (Leguminosae subfamily Caesalpinioideae). Because the apparently simple heart-shaped leaves are actually derived from the fusion of two leaflets of an evenly pinnately compound leaf, Cercis is thought to be related to Bauhinia , which includes the so-called ...

The Chinese redbud is native to the woodlands of central and southern China. The genus name Cercis comes from the Greek word kerkis which means weaver's shuttle, referring to the fact that the seed pod resembles the size and shape of a weaver's shuttle used to move thread back and forth on a loom.

Cercis, commonly known as Redbud, is a genus of deciduous trees and shrubs recognized for their distinctive, heart-shaped leaves and vibrant clusters of pink or magenta flowers. These plants often exhibit a rounded or spreading growth form and present a striking appearance, especially during the flowering season.

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.

Cercis is a small genus of 7–10 species distributed in temperate forests across the northern hemisphere in four disjunct regions: the eastern United States to northeast Mexico, western North America, the Mediterranean region east to central Asia, and eastern Asia (Davis et al. 2002).

Apr 5, 2024 · Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a stunning tree with pink flowers each spring, but it also happens to be both edible and medicinal. This native tree can be found in the wild, but it’s also commonly planted as an ornamental in parks and around public buildings.

Jun 27, 2023 · The eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is an outstanding ornamental tree native to the eastern half of North America. The eastern redbud is well-adapted to varying climates and grows in USDA planting zones 4 through 9.