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.
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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