This dark-leaved Redbud Tree features stunning lavender-pink blooms. Mature plants reach up to 20 feet tall with a 25-foot wide canopy. The heart-shaped leaves keep their dark maroon color throughout the summer, transitioning to a vibrant chartreuse yellow in the fall. This plant offers both striking foliage and beautiful blooms, making it a standout addition to any landscape.
Cercis tolerates varied soil conditions and pHs, but not wet soils. To promote general health, prune out dead branches. Can be a multi-stemmed clump or tree form. Cercis is in the legume family, and thus is capable of fixing needed atmospheric nitrogen.