Redbud

Oklahoma State Tree

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Eastern redbud tree blossoms (Cercis canadensis)

Eastern Redbud Tree (Cercis canadensis) blossoms; photo by Valerie Reneé on Flickr (noncommercial use permitted with attribution / no derivative works)

Official State Tree of Oklahoma

Oklahoma designated redbud (Cercis canadensis) as the official state tree in 1937. All State Trees

The redbud is a small deciduous tree with heart-shaped leaves and gorgeous reddish-pink blossoms that brighten the Oklahoma landscape in early spring. Redbud tree flowers are edible (some people use them in salads and baked goods).

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Images

Redbud tree in spring; photo by mystuart on Flickr (noncommercial use permitted with attribution / no derivative works).

Redbud tree in spring

Eastern Redbud blooms (Cercis canadensis); photo by Martin LaBar on Flickr (noncommercial use permitted with attribution).

Eastern Redbud blooms (Cercis canadensis)

Videos

Redbud - Eastern Redbud - Cercis canadensis - How to grow Redbud