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Eastern redbud tree
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Eastern redbud tree

Cercis canadensis

Eastern redbud offers an early spring nectar and pollen source for honeybees, peaking in April to support emerging foragers and queen bees. It blooms briefly for about two weeks, providing a vital boost before major flows. As a small understory tree, it tolerates partial shade but flowers best in full sun; susceptible to deer browsing in some areas.

Nectarmedium
Pollenmedium
BloomMarch–May
USDA zones4-9
TypePerennial
Sunpartial
NativeEastern North America
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