Cercis canadensis

Most woody plants grow flowers from new growth or shoots, but some species perform cauliflory – flowering from their main stems and mature branches. More commonly seen in tropical forests, cauliflory is rare in temperate species. Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) is one of those rare examples. With beautiful pink flowers, this deciduous tree or shrub is native to North America. Its range includes southern Ontario in Canada down to central Mexico. But the tree can thrive as far west as...