eastern redbud
Pink flowering tree
The eastern redbud is a small deciduous tree native to eastern North America, known for clusters of pink to purplish flowers that bloom directly on branches and trunk in early spring before leaves appear.
It grows 20–30 feet tall and is widely planted as an ornamental: The eastern redbuds are blooming along the highway.
The heart-shaped leaves turn yellow in fall.
Flower on fruit tree
- magentaVivid purplish-red hue
- pinkPale red hue
- bloomingProducing flowers now
- petalsColored bloom segments
nectar · pollination · pollinator · bees · butterflies · hummingbirds · inflorescence · floral
Sheds foliage seasonally
- saplingJuvenile woody plant
- barkSharp canine vocalization
- trunkMain stem or storage
- branchesLimbs of trees
canopy · heart-shaped leaves · seed pods · arboriculture · shade tree · rootstock · hardiness · drought tolerant
Visible features of terrain
- gardenCultivated plant area
- cultivarBred plant variety
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
- landscapingModifying outdoor areas aesthetically
aesthetic · beauty · street tree · pruning · arboretum · botanical garden · small tree · curb appeal
Forested land area
- understoryForest's lower vegetation tier
- AppalachianEastern U.S. mountain region
- indigenousOriginating in a region
- habitatOrganism's natural environment
ecosystem · forest edge · wildlife · songbirds · native species · biodiversity · flora · conservation
Relating to spring
- early springSeason's initial weeks
- awakeningReturn to consciousness
- renewalMaking current again
- equinoxSun crosses celestial midline
spring ephemeral · forsythia · magnolia · cherry blossom · tulip tree · seasonal · harbinger · April
blossom
Flower on fruit tree
petals · nectar · pollination · pollinator · bees · butterflies · hummingbirds · inflorescence · floral · bloom
deciduous
Sheds foliage seasonally
branches · canopy · heart-shaped leaves · seed pods · arboriculture · shade tree · rootstock · hardiness · drought tolerant · fall color
landscape
Visible features of terrain
- gardenCultivated plant area
- cultivarBred plant variety
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
landscaping · aesthetic · beauty · street tree · pruning · arboretum · botanical garden · small tree · curb appeal · focal point
woodland
Forested land area
- understoryForest's lower vegetation tier
- AppalachianEastern U.S. mountain region
- indigenousOriginating in a region
habitat · ecosystem · forest edge · wildlife · songbirds · native species · biodiversity · flora · conservation · adaptation
vernal
Relating to spring
- early springSeason's initial weeks
- awakeningReturn to consciousness
- renewalMaking current again
equinox · spring ephemeral · forsythia · magnolia · cherry blossom · tulip tree · seasonal · harbinger · April
- Ornamental TreesJapanese maple, dogwood, magnolia, cherry blossom, crabapple
eastern redbudsugar maple
Hardwood tapped for sap
red maple · Japanese maple · white oak · flowering dogwood · tulip tree
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