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Cercis canadensis
Choose Eastern Redbud if you want a native spring-flowering accent tree with a natural branching shape; the tradeoff is that it is not a privacy plant and needs room for its canopy to spread.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The early branch-covered bloom gives strong spring impact without needing a large shade tree footprint. |
| Growth Rate | B+ | It grows quickly enough to feel rewarding, though it still needs time to develop a good branching structure. |
| Maintenance | B | It is fairly straightforward once established, but young trees should be watered and shaped carefully. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this tree alone, though young plants can be browsed or rubbed where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | B | It fits many residential yards, but the spreading crown makes tight corners and narrow beds a poor match. |
| Screening Value | D | This is an ornamental accent tree, not a plant for blocking views or creating privacy. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Eastern Redbud as a specimen or understory edge tree, not as a foundation plant. Give it breathing room, protect young trunks, and water well during establishment.
| Mature Height | 25 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 25 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-9a |
| Spacing | 22.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded, spreading |
Yes, the flowers appear along the branches before the foliage opens.
Only if you can give the canopy room and keep it off the structure.
No, use it as an accent tree rather than a privacy screen.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-22077
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They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
