Eastern Redbud Seedlings (Cercis canadensis)

Name: Eastern Redbud Seedlings (Cercis canadensis)
Brand: TN Nursery
Price: 89.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$89.99

$1.80 each 50 plants

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Rows of vibrant purple redbud seedlings with green foliage planted in neat lines at a nursery field

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Planting & Growing Information

Ships

Ships Between November 15-29

Planting Zone

4-9

Height at Maturity

20-30 feet

Water Needs

Low

Sun or Shade

Full sun and Partial shade

Bloom Season

Spring

Care

Redbud seedlings thrive in well-draining soil with regular watering, especially during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring. Trim to keep form and clear any damaged or crossing limbs. Keep them weed-free to ensure healthy growth.

Exposure

Redbud seedlings thrive in complete sun to part shade. Ideally, they need to receive 4 hours of direct sunlight daily. While they can tolerate some shade, optimal growth and flowering are achieved with more sun exposure.

Plant Attributes

Stunning blooms & aesthetically pleasing , Versatile and adaptable & wildlife habitat, Hardy and resilient & attracts pollinators

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Planting & Growing Information

Ships

Ships Between November 15-29

Planting Zone

4-9

Height at Maturity

20-30 feet

Water Needs

Low

Sun or Shade

Full sun and Partial shade

Bloom Season

Spring

Care

Redbud seedlings thrive in well-draining soil with regular watering, especially during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring. Trim to keep form and clear any damaged or crossing limbs. Keep them weed-free to ensure healthy growth.

Exposure

Redbud seedlings thrive in complete sun to part shade. Ideally, they need to receive 4 hours of direct sunlight daily. While they can tolerate some shade, optimal growth and flowering are achieved with more sun exposure.

Plant Attributes

Stunning blooms & aesthetically pleasing , Versatile and adaptable & wildlife habitat, Hardy and resilient & attracts pollinators

Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a small native tree of eastern North America, and our eastern redbud seedlings are an affordable way to plant in numbers. In early spring, pink to rosy-purple flowers cover its bare branches before the heart-shaped leaves appear. This plant ships bare root.

Botanical name: Cercis canadensis
Hardiness zones: 4-9
Mature size: 20-30 feet tall, 25-35 feet wide
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Well-drained clay, loam, or sand
Spacing: 15 to 20 feet apart, closer for a denser look
Sizes: 6-12 inches or 12-18 inches, shipped bare root
Packs: 50, 100, or 500 plants
Ships: dug fresh from November 15 to April 15

For more tips on planting, growing, and caring for redbud seedlings, explore our Eastern Redbud growing guide. You can also browse our collection of tree seedlings to find more native varieties for your landscape or larger planting projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

The first season is mostly focused on root growth. Afterwards, Eastern redbuds grow at a medium rate, with full sun and consistent moisture.

Plant each seedling in its permanent spot. Redbud builds a deep, sturdy root system and is difficult to transplant once established.

Keep the roots moist and the bundle in a cool, shaded place, and plant the seedlings as soon as practical.

The 6-12 inch seedlings cost less per plant for large plantings. The 12-18 inch seedlings give you a head start.

Yes. Eastern redbud is a native tree that works well in wildlife plantings, woodland edges, pollinator gardens, conservation projects, and other large native plantings.

Eastern redbud is one of the trees we grow in the largest numbers, more than 200,000 at our Tennessee nursery, so every seedling pack comes fresh-dug from our own stock. Seedlings are the most economical way to plant many trees at once, whether you are a landowner, a landscaper, a restoration crew, or a home gardener planting a hedgerow. If you want a larger tree for a single spot, our Redbud Tree ships at 1-4 feet. You can also browse more tree seedlings or read how to grow redbud trees.

Root system of a plant on soil with a trowel nearby

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