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eastern redbud
Cercis canadensis
Budburst user
Chicago,
IL
Chicago,
IL
(Lat: 41.910765, Long: -87.744902)
April 21, 2026
Phenology observation
Leaves Unfolding
Middle Leaves
Half or more leaves have unfolded from the buds.
Middle Leaves
Half or more leaves have unfolded from the buds.
Flowers
Middle Flowering
Half or more of the flowers are fully open or releasing pollen on three or more branches.
Middle Flowering
Half or more of the flowers are fully open or releasing pollen on three or more branches.
Fruit
None
No ripe fruits or seeds visible.
None
No ripe fruits or seeds visible.
Autumn Leaf Color Change
50% Color change
Half or more of the branches have leaves that have started to change color.
50% Color change
Half or more of the branches have leaves that have started to change color.
Autumn Leaves Dropping
None
No leaves have dropped.
None
No leaves have dropped.
Notes
Still need more color and needs to see whether the tree grows more redbud.
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