PERFECT PLANTS Eastern Redbud Tree 4–5 ft Live Multi‑Trunk Flowering Tree with Rose‑Purple Blooms

The Perfect Plants Eastern Redbud is a 4–5 ft live, deciduous flowering tree that produces abundant rose-purple spring blooms and develops into a graceful 20–30 ft specimen.

Known botanically as Cercis canadensis, this Eastern Redbud arrives as a multi-trunk young tree that establishes quickly in landscapes across USDA zones 4–9. It’s prized for its early spring display of vivid pink flowers that appear before the leaves, followed by heart-shaped foliage that shifts from blue-green in summer to greenish-yellow in fall. The tree is a low-maintenance choice for specimen planting, streetscapes, and pollinator-friendly gardens; each shipment from Perfect Plants includes a specialty fertilizer blend and a planting guide to help ensure a strong start.

How does the Eastern Redbud perform in small yards or as a street tree?

This tree is well suited to constrained spaces because of its moderate mature size and multi-stemmed habit, making it a popular option for smaller properties and urban plantings. Its canopy provides seasonal interest without overwhelming compact lots.

• Matures to approximately 20–30 ft tall with a broad spread ideal for understory or street planting.
• Multi-trunk form creates architectural interest without requiring heavy pruning.

What are the light, soil and watering needs for successful growth?

Eastern Redbud is adaptable but thrives best in medium, well-drained soils with full sun to partial shade exposure. Regular watering while establishing and occasional supplemental moisture during hot, dry periods will keep the tree healthy.

• Sun: full sun to partial shade for optimal flowering and foliage color.
• Soil: prefers medium, well-drained soils; tolerates a range of soil types.
• Water: moderate; water deeply during the first two growing seasons to establish roots.

When does the Redbud bloom and what seasonal changes can I expect?

Flowers appear early in spring, often before leaves unfurl, producing a striking rose-purple display. After flowering, heart-shaped leaves emerge and remain blue-green through summer before turning a greenish-yellow in autumn.

• Bloom color: rose-purple flowers that cover branches in early spring.
• Foliage: blue-green in summer, shifting to greenish-yellow in fall.
• Wildlife: flowers attract butterflies and support early-season pollinators.

What comes with the tree and are there any ordering restrictions?

Your purchase includes the live 4–5 ft Eastern Redbud, a special blend fertilizer for planting, and a step-by-step planting guide from Perfect Plants. Note: due to state regulations, shipments cannot be sent to California or Arizona.

• Includes fertilizer and planting instructions to promote successful establishment.
• Shipped as a live plant with rootball securely packaged for transit.
• Unavailable for delivery to CA and AZ because of local restrictions.

Who is this for? The Perfect Plants Eastern Redbud is ideal for homeowners, landscape designers, and municipal planners who want a reliable, showy spring-blooming tree that offers seasonal interest and supports pollinators. Choose this cultivar if you need a low-maintenance specimen or street tree that performs well in a variety of soils and light conditions, and enjoy years of early-season color and graceful form.

Botanical name: Cercis canadensis • Sun: Full sun to partial shade • Flower color: Pink/rose-purple • Foliage: Blue-green to greenish-yellow • Hardiness: USDA zones 4–9 • Mature height: ~20–30 ft.