« Previous Plant | Next Plant »
Cercis canadensis Carolina Sweetheart® ('NCCC1')
Eastern Redbud: Patent PP27,712
- » 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
- Category:Tree
- Hardiness Zone:6-9
- Height:20-30 ft
- Spread:25-30 ft
- Bloom Color: Purple Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades, Multi-Color, Pink Shades, Purple Shades, White Shades
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.
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Flower Color
| • | Purple |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing & Maintenance 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.