20 Eastern Redbud Tree Seeds - Cercis canadensis VERY COLD HARDY Z. 4-9 - GORGEOUS PINK FLOWERS
~ ~ ~ WE OFFER BOTH PKT. & BULK SIZES ~ ~ ~....Eastern Redbud Tree Seeds - Cercis canadensis Zone 4 - 9 ~!! Cercis canadensis L. (Eastern Redbud) is a large shrub or small tree native to eastern North America from Southern Ontario, Canada south to northern Florida, United States. A small tree with a sturdy upright trunk which divides into stout branches that usually spread to form a broad flat head. Found on rich bottom lands throughout the Mississippi River valley; will grow in the shade and often becomes a dense undergrowth in the forest. Very abundant in Arkansas , Oklahoma , and eastern Texas . Hardy far north; grows rapidly; is a satisfactory ornamental tree. Many trees are sterile and produce no fruit. It is also known as the Judas tree.This tree is difficult to grow as far west as western Kansas and Colorado , as there is not sufficient water. Its far northern range of growth is southern New England . It grows well in New York State, New Jersey and southward. Bark: Red brown, with deep fissures and scaly surface. Branchlets at first lustrous brown, later become darker. Wood: Dark reddish brown; heavy, hard, coarse-grained, not strong. Sp. gr., 0.6363; weight of cu. ft. 39.65 lbs. Winter buds: Chestnut brown, obtuse, one-eighth inch long. Characteristics Shade Tolerant Specimen Tree Flowering Tree Heat Tolerant Ornamental Fruit Growing Info: Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days Germination: sow seed 1/4 deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed, remove mulch upon germination, can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germination Other: if boiling water treatment does not allow seed to imbibe, sulfuric acid treatment is required