The Society of Municipal Arborists has announced it’s 2010 Urban Tree of the Year – Cercis canadensis (Eastern Redbud). This adaptable tree won the votes of arborists, foresters, & green industry professionals from around the country. Trees chosen must prove to be hardy & adaptable to a wide range of conditions throughout the country.  The tree species must also have strong ornamental traits. 

The Eastern Redbud is hardy to USDA Zone 4b.  It put on a showy early spring display of purple/pink flowers along the stems.  The leaves are an attractive heart-shape & turn yellow in the fall.  The branches mature with a horizontal structure giving the tree great architectural interest.  The mature size is about 25′ tall by 30′ wide.

We are proud to be harvesting this award winning tree this spring in clump form & single stem specimens.  Check out this link to the Society of Municipal Arborists website to read more…