The Eastern Redbud is a small deciduous tree famous for its spring display of rosy-pink flowers that bloom directly on bare branches before leaves emerge. One of the earliest native trees to flower each year.
Habitat
Woodland edges, stream banks, and disturbed areas in eastern North America
Diet
Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are primary pollinators
How common
Common
Best time to see a Eastern Redbud
The best time to see a Eastern Redbud is February–May, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 72,457 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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