Eastern Redbud* (Cercis canadensis)

Form:	Small tree with trunk divided close to ground, spreading. Flat top to rounded.
Mature Height:	20' to 30'
Mature Spread:	25' to 35'
Use:	Effective single specimen or in groupings as an understory or gateway tree.
Notable Characteristics:	Medium grower, Rosy-pink flowers before leaves, Large hear shaped lustrous green leaves,brilliant yellow fall foliage
Limitations:	Must have partial shade. Susceptible to a variety of diseases that have led to decline in urban areas.
Where can I find this tree in Glen Ridge?	Baldwin Street & Ridgewood Avenue Cambridge Road & Town Border Essex Avenue & Baldwin Street

* Gateway Tree - refer to the Glen Ridge Community Forest Master Plan for more information.