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Our Favorite Small Trees


Redbud
 

Redbud

Valued for its outstanding display of pink or white flowers in spring, redbud is an easy-to-grow small tree with delightful heart-shape leaves that turn golden-yellow in fall. It thrives in sun or partial shade and is native to areas of North America.

Name: Cercis canadensis

Size: To 30 feet tall and wide

Zones: 5-9

Standout Varieties: 'Forest Pansy' has purple foliage that fades to dark green in late summer; 'Silver Cloud' has white-splashed leaves; 'Royal White' has pure-white flowers.

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