Cercis racemosa
- Common Name(s):
- Chain flowered redbud
- Category:
- Trees
- Comment:
Wildlife Value: The flowers provide nectar for bees and once pollinated form leguminous pods, the seed can be consumed by birds. Members of the genus Cercis support the following specialized bee: Habropoda laboriosa.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: This tree can suffer from damage caused by deer.
- Height:
- 20-25 ft.
- Flower:
- 2-4 in. pendulous chains of 20-40 pink flowers
- Zones:
- 7-9
- Habit:
- Deciduous
- Site:
- Sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil
- Texture:
- Medium
- Form:
- Rounded
- Growth Rate:
- Moderate
- Leaf:
- Alternate, simple leaves
NCCES plant id: 1955