How to Transplant a Redbud Tree. Both the eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) and the…

How to Transplant a Redbud Tree. Both the eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) and the western redbud (Cercis occidentalis) are small, native trees that grow in U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zones 7 through 9. Redbuds rarely grow taller than 25 feet, and they prefer a sunny location. They can be trained …