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Plant Habit: Shrub
Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 12-15 feet
Plant Spread: 12-15 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Street Tree
Uses: Flowering Tree
Dynamic Accumulator: Nitrogen fixer
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant

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Location: Sarah P Duke Gardens   Durham, North Carolina
Date: 2023-02-25
Location: JC Raulston  Arboretum, Raleigh NC
Date: 2024-03-08
Blooms can emerge directly from branches
Location: j c raulston arboretum, ncsu,  raleigh, north carolina
Date: 2020-02-20
This redbud which is always in flower in plenty of time for the M
Location: j c raulston arboretum, ncsu,  raleigh, north carolina
Date: 2024-03-12
Location: j c raulston arboretum, raleigh, north carolina
Date: 2020-02-09
Location: sarah p duke gardens, duke university, durham, north carolina
Date: 2024-03-15
Location: j c raulston arboretum, ncsu,  raleigh, north carolina
Date: 2024-03-19
Location: j c raulston arboretum, ncsu,  raleigh, north carolina
Date: 2024-03-05
Comments:
  • Posted by drirastucker (cary, north carolina) on Jan 6, 2024 1:26 PM concerning plant:
    This redbud which is always in flower in plenty of time for the March basketball tournament was named for NC State's incomparable women's basketball coach, Kay Yow. Kay's grace under pressure, elegance, and tough constitution are well represented by this tree and the pinkish-lavender flowers remind us of her determination not to give up in her fight with cancer. 'Kay's Early Hope' redbud is the perfect garden reminder that spring is just around the corner and winter is soon over.

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