Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
/Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) ‘Hearts of Gold’ at Victoria Gardens in Rosendale, NY
The heart shaped leaves of this Redbud variety are a dazzling golden green. In the fall the leaves turn a striking orange/yellow. We love this tree planted at the woodland’s edge, where the striking light foliage stands out against the dark forest behind it.
Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) Hearts of Gold at Victoria Gardens in Rosendale, NY
Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) Heart of Gold at Victoria Gardens in Rosendale, NY
Eastern-Redbud-(Cercis-canadensis) at Victoria Gardens in Rosendale, NY
Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
Eastern Redbud Growing Zones: 4-9
Mature Height: 20-30 ft.
Mature Width: 25-35 ft.
Sunlight: Full or Partial
Soil Conditions: Very Adaptable, Black Walnut tolerant
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Blooms: small pink blooms on bare branches in the spring
Fall color: Golden yellow
A superb, underused plant with unique, early spring bloom. The vivid spring bloom cover the bare branches of mature trees, giving them a dramatic, velvety look.
But the real appeal of this understory tree are the heart shaped leaves. Available in deep purple, deep green and golden green, the eastern redbud adds character, texture and structure to a garden bed.
