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Common forest trees of North Carolina

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  • i^^^-S -e> -$$p-33t?- ST TREES REDBUD (Cercis canadensis L.) THE redbud, sometimes called Judas-tree from its oriental relative of that name, is a small tree occurring under taller trees or on the borders of fields on hillsides and in valleys throughout the State, except in the mountains, though it is more abundant in the middle district. It ordinarily attains a height of 25 to 50 feet and a diameter of REDBUD Leaf, one-fifth natural size. Twig, two-thirds natural size. 6 to 12 inches. Its stout branches usually form a wide flat head. The bark is bright red-brown, the long narrow plates separating into thin scales. The leaves are alternate, heart-shaped, entire, 3 to 5 inches long and wide, glossy green turning in autumn to a bright clear yellow. The conspicuous, bright purplish red, pea-shaped flowers are in clusters along the twigs and small branches and appear before or with the leaves in early spring. With the redbud in its full glory, a drive through the country is likely to be one long remembered. The fruit is an oblong, flattened, many-seeded pod, 2 to 4 inches long, reddish during the summer, and often hanging on the tree most of the winter. The wood is heavy, hard, not strong, rich dark brown in color, and of little commercial importance. The redbud is cultivated as an ornamental tree and for that purpose might be planted more generally in this State. 61
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