Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Eastern Redbud

Redbud, Cercis canadensis.
"Though it's botanical name may suggest otherwise, the Redbud has never been common in Canada. In fact, its inclusion in native plant lists is due to only one tree (now gone) found on Pelee Island in 1892." - from the interpretive plaque beside this tree.

The Arboretum, University of Guelph

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