PL. —Cercis canadensisBotanical illustration — drop image
Peak bloom windowZone 6b · frost-offset weeks
Winter
Peak bloom
Spring
Not in bloom
Summer
Not in bloom
Fall
Not in bloom
Peak bloom
In bloom
Background
Care guide
SunFull sun to part shade
Water1 inch per week until established; drought tolerant after
SoilWell-draining, average to fertile; pH 5.5–7.5
Spacing20–25 feet
Height20–30 feet
Zone4b – 9a
Native RegionAL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV
Frost hardy