Eastern Canadian Redbud

Common Names: Judas-tree

Scientific Name: Cercis Canadensis

Conservation status: Stable

Drawings of The Eastern Redbud’s branches and leaf shape:

Appearance:

● Grows to 20-30 feet in height

● Ascending branches

● Pea-like flowers

● Can be green and rosy pink with hints of purple on some varieties

● Develops into clusters before turning into leaves in the early spring

Ecological Importance:

OverallApperance ofThe Easterrn Redbud:

Season Changes:

● Important resource for early-season pollinators, such as spring mining bees

● Flowering Dates: Eastern Redbuds flower between March andApril and the blooms last for two to three weeks

● They do not transplant well; need to be planted and left undisturbed

The Eastern Redbud produces and transforms the sun’s energy into food energy.The seeds provide food for the cardinal, bobwhite quail, white-tailed deer and the grey squirrel.The early blossoms also provide nectar for growing butterflies.The Eastern Redbud is a home for plenty of insects including tent caterpillar, leafhoppers, treehoppers, leafrollers, weevils and other caterpillars.

Importance for Humans and Indigenous Perspective:

The Eastern Redbud is an important aspect of the production of honey bees. It is difficult for honeybees and other native pollinators to find enough pollen and nectar to meet their needs.The redbud is one of the only plants where they can find an abundance source of pollen and nectar. Indigenous Peoples boiled the bark to make tea which was used as treatment for the whooping cough. Dysentery is a sickness that is known as an infection of the intestines. It could be treated by using an astringent from the bark.The roots and inner bark of the Eastern Redbud were utilized as remedy for fevers, congestion and vomiting.

Location at HSC:

● West side of the willow landing Circle

● BusArea

● Between the Page and Young Building in the Middle School

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