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Alley Cat Redbud
Common Names
Eastern Redbud
Judas Tree
Love Tree
Alley Cat Variegated Redbud
Scientific Names
Cercis canadensis 'Alley Cat'
Fabaceae family
Basic Landscape Attributes
Height Range:
20-30 ft. height
Fall Colors:
Green-white variegated foliage, Yellow-green in fall
Width Range:
25-35 ft. spread
Flower Type:
Purple-pink flowers
Shape:
Oval shape
History of
the Tree Species
Found growing wild in an alley by Alan Bush in Kentucky
Then given to Harald Neubauer of Hidden Hollow Nursery to introduce
Basic Growing Conditions
Full sun to partial shade
Prefers well-drained soil
Black Walnut tolerant
Clay Soil tolerant
Scientific Facts
Important source of pollen
Redbud tree flowers, pods, and seeds are edible raw or cooked
Tea made from the inner bark of redbud is highly astringent, used in the treatment of fevers, diarrhea, and dysentery
A cold infusion of the roots and inner bark have been used to treat various chest complaints, including whooping cough and congestion
Location on tree on Shelby Ave: