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 Tree Structure |  Bark & Branch Texture |
|---|---|
 Twig Outgrowths |  Twigs & Flowers |
 Flowers & Buds |  Branch Structure |
 Flower Buds |  Flower Buds |
 New Leaves & Buds |
Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
about the tree
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FUN FACT: redbud flowers grow all over the branches themselves rather than in clusters.
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leaf arrangement: alternate
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fruit: pod
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lifespan: up to 150 years
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habitat: woods, bottomlands, south slopes facing light, valleys
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size: 15-30' tall
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growth form: vase
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uses: ornamental, flowers/bark used for tea, medicine, nectar, food
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state tree: Oklahoma
where is it found on campus?
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middle school
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fire drill hill
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berger hall
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Photography by Julia Gong, '17
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