Eastern Redbud

== desc ==
Redbud is a native tree in southern New England. They are prized mainly for their flowers. Flowers in late March or early April. They are some of the first to flower in Spring. Small flowers are on last years wood. Flowers are common on older branches too. Redbuds have small to medium sized heart shaped leaves. Leaf out occurs well after flowering. Leaves will emerge in late April. Pods will form in summer and mature in the fall. Pods are black or brown. They are pretty small, reaching 3-5". Leaves are a yellow or orange in October or November. Redbuds are fast growing trees, usually adding several feet per year in the right conditions. They will grow in full sun to partial shade. Not many seeds per year germinate. 
== General ==
10-25' 
Usually wider than tall. 
purple or red flowers in early spring, on old wood.
Flowers before leaf emergence. 
Heart shaped leaves. 
Fast growing
Seed pods.