redbud

Any of several shrubs or small trees of the genus Cercis of the pea family, having pinkish flowers that bloom before the leaves appear.

Any tree of the American species of Cercis; the Judas-tree.

A small ornamental leguminous tree of the American species of the genus Cercis. See Judas tree, under Judas.

Any of several small trees, of the genus Cercis, having purple-pink flowers that appear before the leaves; the Judas tree.

small shrubby tree of eastern North America similar to the Judas tree having usually pink flowers; found in damp sheltered underwood