Cercis canadensis 'JN7' ~ Summer's Tower™ Eastern Redbud Size:1 GALLON IMAGE: Photo by David Eickhoff

IMAGE:  Photo by David Eickhoff

Prefers full sun and dry soils

and Mediterranean

Each flower gives way to fleshy edible fruits that turn golden when ripe and can be used to make preserves

with Viburnum opulus 'Roseum'

Cercis canadensis 'JN7' ~ Summer's Tower™ Eastern Redbud Size:1 GALLON IMAGE: Photo by David EickhoffSummer's Tower Eastern Redbud is a small to medium sized native deciduous tree with a tight vase shaped crown. Its main draw is its beautiful lavender pink flowers that bloom in early spring, before the leaves emerge. The flowers are followed by heart shaped leaves that turn yellow in the fall. They prefer well drained soil and can tolerate a range of soil types. Type: Tree Origins: Eastern N. America; GA Native Height: 20 25 Spread: 10 12 Spacing: 15