Appalachian Red (Cercis canadensis 'Appalachian Red') - pink flowers, illustrated plant card

Appalachian Red

Cercis canadensis 'Appalachian Red'

Appalachian Red blooms from April through April.

Bloom calendar
Bloom time
Apr
Hardiness
Zones 5–9
Sun
Part sun
Water
Moderate water
Mature size
16 ft × 16 ft
Type
Tree
Verification

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Growing Appalachian Red

Plant it in part sun. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 5–9. Expect it to reach about 16 ft tall and 16 ft wide at maturity, in roughly 10 years.

When to plant Appalachian Red

Plant Appalachian Red in early spring as soon as the soil is workable, or in early fall at least six weeks before your first frost, so roots establish in cool weather. For the middle of its hardy zones 5 to 9 range, spring means March to May and fall means September or October. Once settled, it blooms in April.

Month-by-month timing for your zone is on the planting calendar: for the middle of its range, start with zone 7 in March.

The Redbud family

One of 10 in the Redbud family. Same family, similar care.

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