Cercis canadensis 'Carolina Sweetheart®'

Eastern Redbud

  • Striking spring bloom with reddish-purple flowers!
  • Weeping, rounded tree
  • Small stature is perfect for small areas such as patios
  • Leaves emerge red and mature to a blend of green, white and purple for appealing color
  • Great as a specimen or grouped

Purchase options for Eastern Redbud

  • Size: #7 5-6'
  • Status: BeautiFULL
  • Availability: In Stock

$231.00


The weeping and rounded tree put on a spring show with colorful purple flowers that adorn its stems, giving way to unique heart-shaped foliage that bursts with shades of pink, red, white, purple and green.  Lovely umbrella form makes it perfect for specimen use, and its smaller size provides options for smaller spaces such as patios or small gardens.

Attributes
Great Foliage
Specimen
Foliage Color
Green
Purple
Red
White
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Flower Color
Purple
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Spring
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Habit
Upright
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Growing Tips for Cercis canadensis 'Carolina Sweetheart®'

Prefers full to half-day sun. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Little pruning is required except to remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches.