Redbud - Cercis canadensis

Features: Great as an understory trees or a landscape focal point. Bright rosy buds that become pale pink flowers make this tree attractive for a month. Has distinctive heart-shaped leaves. It’s a popular landscape tree that supports bees, butterflies and moths.

Light: Full sun to part shade

Soil: Tolerates clay soils, moist to dry

Height: 20-30 ft

Blooms: April

See more information and photos at: Illinois Wildflowers and USDA Plant Database

Photos 2 Possibility Place, rest Illinois Wildflowers