Cercis Canadensis, Which Variety Do I Have? (Judas)

Question

On the label from the nursery, it states “Judas” but also “ canadensis”. I’ve looked up Judas redbud and it is called a C. siliquastrum. The nursery label also says “deep fuschia flowers”. It has light pink flowers. Can you tell me what variety it is? Thank you.

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Answer 1

Judas tree is also the common name for an Eastern redbud tree. You likely have the US native Cercis canadensis which has a pink or light purple color. I would contact the nursery though to see if you have one of its cultivars.

https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/cercis-siliquastrum/

https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/cercis-canadensis/