40 Giant Redbud Tree Seeds - Showy Flowering Shrub (Cercis gigantea) Free Shipping Grow Zones: 6,7,8,9 Other names: Cercis gigantea (Giant Redbud) The redbud flowering tree shrub blooms beautiful pink showy flowers beginning in April and tolerates shade well. These shrubs are enjoyed for their early blooms...showing bright colors well before other showy shrubs do in spring. The leaves of the Cercis Redbud are heart-shaped. Cersis is related to the pea family. Likewise the pods on the tree are edible and so are the flowers. The petals contain a high amount of protein and are rich in Vitamin C. The roots and bark of the tree are used medicinally much like willow trees, brewed for tea high in antioxidants. The Giant Redbud tree is one of natures finest gifts. Grow your own by purchasing these fresh seeds today. Germination Procedure: Seed coating on these seeds is hard. To break them down, toss seeds in boiling hot water for 1 minute. Next, spread seeds over a moist paper towel, fold it with seeds contained...place all of this into a ziploc bag. Store zip-locked contents in the refrigerator for 1 month. Lastly, sow seeds 1/4 inch deep into soil. Keep seeds and soil moist throughout germination period.