{"product_id":"eastern-red-bud-cercis-canadensis","title":"Eastern Red Bud Tree -Cercis Canadensis","description":"\u003cp\u003e Native to Eastern US From  CT South \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a deciduous compact  \u0026amp; fast growing tree . Found in MA although not Native(highly beneficial to wildlife).  Grows up to 2ft per year if in ideal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring Blooming with Clusters of Stunning Pink flowers and heart shaped leaves that turn yellow in the fall.  Grows 12-30 ft tall \u0026amp; 15-20 ft wide.  Can take up to 5-7 years to get a full tree full of blooms.  Young bark is smooth with white spots, mature bark is furrowed with scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefers:  Full Sun to part sun with moist well draining soil  (can tolerate salt spray from roads)will produce a compact and rounded tree with moist soil.  Prune as needed in late winter after the coldest temps have passed.(it is always important to sterilize your tools before \u0026amp; after each use, it is crucial when pruning red buds)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing from seed-seeds need to be scarified using the hot water method then 60 days of cold stratification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefits: \u003cspan\u003e Over 50 species of pollinators have been observed visiting red bud trees.  Pollinated by long-tongued bees such as blueberry bees and carpenter bees.  Some birds actually eat the flowers(they are filled with nectar).  Host plant to several Moth \u0026amp; butterfly species.  Many birds \u0026amp; squirrels eat the seeds when they appear.  Generally deer resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:  Seedlings grown from seeds ESC 2025\/26 winter sown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e                      2 Gallon young trees  from WCD 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystic Meadows Gardens","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon 24-36\" (Pre-order for July Pickup)","offer_id":48079490744552,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallon (Pre-order for July Pickup)","offer_id":48530750505192,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Gallon (Pre-order for July Pickup)","offer_id":48530760696040,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/0411\/6712\/files\/EasternRedBudtree.jpg?v=1778454273","url":"https:\/\/mysticmeadowsgardens.com\/products\/eastern-red-bud-cercis-canadensis","provider":"Mystic Meadows Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}