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Eastern redbud, Cercis canadensis, is best known for its showy, early season bloom of pink to purple flowers. The early bloom, happening before the tree has leaves, not only looks great but is an excellent source of pollen and nectar for native bees, honeybees, and butterflies. Redbud is also a caterpillar host plant and there are caterpillars that eat nothing but the leaves of the redbud. The small mature size of the redbud makes it a great fit for many yards, and as a bonus its flowers and young seed pods are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked!

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Chapters:
0:00 Redbud, Cercis canadensis, May be the Tree You are Looking For!
0:19 Redbud, Cercis canadensis, Bloom Description, Bloom Period, Blooming Along the Trunk and Branches – Cauliflory
0:54 Redbud, Cercis canadensis, Early Pollen and Nectar Source for Native Bees, Honeybees, and Butterflies
1:28 Redbud, Cercis canadensis, Mature Size and Growth Form
2:01 Redbud, Cercis canadensis, Adaptability, Native Range, Light Requirements, Soils
2:41 Redbud, Cercis canadensis, Summer Leaves, Green Seed Pods, Bark and Twigs, Member of the Pea Family, Fabaceae, Does Not Fix Nitrogen
3:46 Redbud, Cercis canadensis, Fall and Winter Interest, Fall Lead Color, Winter Mature Seed Pods, Wildlife Usage
4:12 The Backyard Ecology Community
4:58 Redbud, Cercis canadensis, Support of Native Leaf Cutter Bees
5:33 Redbud, Cercis canadensis, Caterpillar Host Plant, Species that Feed on Redbud, Why Not to Plant Red Leaved Redbuds
6:18 Trees of Eastern North America Princeton Field Guide Mini Review
7:15 Redbud, Cercis canadensis, Availability in the Horticulture Trade, Beware of Cultivars, Make Sure You are Buying an Eastern Redbud
7:56 A Great Tree to Compliment Redbud, Cercis canadensis, the Flowering Dogwood