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21 of the Best Redbud Varieties
16.06.2023 - 04:59 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
21 of the Best Redbud VarietiesI adore the variety of the changing seasons, from the quiet blanket of snow in the winter to the blissful feeling of sun on my skin during the summer.
But when Old Man Winter is on the verge of overstaying his welcome, there’s no better way to show him the door than seeing the cheerful color of redbuds in bloom.
Now, if only I could narrow it down to one or two varieties…
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Redbuds aren’t just for those hoping to add some spring color to the landscape.
These days, they come in weeping forms, and versions with zig zagging branches. You can find ones with red, orange, and pink foliage in the summer or variegated leaves that dance in the breeze.
Ready to take a look? Here’s a quick preview of all the enticing options we’ll cover in this roundup:
21 Favorite Redbud VarietiesAll Cercis canadensis, or eastern redbud, cultivars need about 700 chill hours below 50°F to bloom well.
C. texensis cultivars (including var. texensis ‘Oklahoma’), California redbuds (C. occidentalis), and Chinese redbuds (C. chinensis) all need about 500 chill hours.
Most redbuds will still bloom if they’re a little short on chill hours, but they’ll bloom much more profusely and with more color if they experience the amount they need.
Redbuds are cauliflorous, which means that the flowers emerge on the bare trunk and branches in the spring before any foliage has poked out. The flowers are then gradually replaced by foliage.
You can learn more about redbuds and how to grow them in our guide.
Unless otherwise noted, C. canadensis and C. chinensis cultivars do well in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 9.
Western (C. occidentalis) and
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