Plants in genus cercis
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
This small deciduous tree has purple heart-shaped foliage and bright pink spring flowers. It grows to 20-30 feet high with a spreading, flat-to-rounded crown. The plant prefers well-drained soil and grows best in full sun to part shade, requiring a lot of watering in its first year.
Cercis canadensis
Cercis canadensis, commonly known as the Eastern Redbud, is a large deciduous shrub or small tree native to eastern North America. It grows 20-30 feet tall with a spread of 26-33 feet, featuring a short, often twisted trunk and dark, smooth bark that becomes scaly with age. The tree is known for its heart-shaped leaves and showy magenta pink flowers that bloom in clusters, attracting long-tongued bees. It produces flattened, dry, brown pea-like pods and is cultivated in parks and gardens for its ornamental value.
Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls'
Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls' is a deciduous tree with weeping branches and purple heart-shaped leaves that transition to crimson, green, and golden yellow in fall. It blooms with hot pink flowers in spring and grows up to 6-8 feet tall. This tree attracts pollinators and is drought-tolerant once established.
Cercis canadensis 'Covey'
Cercis canadensis 'Covey' is a small, cascading accent tree with pink flowers in spring that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It has heart-shaped leaves and zig-zag stems, providing brilliant yellow fall color. This tree can be grown as a 5-foot high groundcover if unstaked or trained into a small tree with a sturdy trunk.
Cercis canadensis 'Pink Heartbreaker'
Cercis canadensis 'Pink Heartbreaker' is a weeping form of the Eastern Redbud, known for its brilliant spring blooms with lavender-pink buds. The leaves start red and mature to deep green, and the tree's striking branching system is visible in winter. It prefers full sun and is an improved variety with a unique growth habit, making it a standout ornamental tree.
Cercis canadensis 'Whitewater'
Cercis canadensis 'Whitewater' is a small ornamental tree with a weeping form and variegated leaves. It produces deep rose-purple flowers on bare branches in early spring, serving as an early nectar resource for butterflies. This tree is deer resistant and adaptable to full sun or partial shade, making it a versatile choice for gardens.
Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'
Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' is a hardy, heat-tolerant tree with heart-shaped leaves that emerge with a reddish tinge in spring and turn yellow in fall. It attracts pollinators and birds, and is resistant to pests, diseases, and deer. Best grown in full sun in cooler climates or part sun in warmer zones, it prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'
Cercis canadensis 'Merlot' is a spring-flowering tree known for its deep pink blossoms and dark purple to burgundy foliage. This hybrid redbud is ideal for smaller landscapes, offering excellent drought tolerance and resistance to pests and diseases. Its thick, glossy leaves do not burn in the sun, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Cercis occidentalis
Cercis occidentalis, a versatile small tree native to North America, offers four seasons of interest with its rosy lavender-red buds in spring, heart-shaped leaves that turn gold in fall, and smooth silver-gray bark in winter. This tree is well-suited for a variety of landscapes, providing year-round visual appeal. Its adaptability and striking seasonal changes make it a popular choice for gardeners seeking a reliable and attractive addition to their outdoor spaces.
Cercis canadensis 'Gilded Hearts'
Cercis canadensis 'Gilded Hearts' is a versatile plant that can be grown as a shrub or tree, reaching heights of 15-20 feet. It features fluorescent pink blooms and heart-shaped leaves that transition from gold to green. This wildlife-friendly plant is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9 and thrives in full sun.
Cercis canadensis 'Cascading Hearts'
Cercis canadensis 'Cascading Hearts' is a small tree with drooping limbs and lavender-pink flowers in early spring. Its heart-shaped foliage and compact size make it ideal for courtyards or small gardens.
Cercis canadensis 'Alba'
Cercis canadensis 'Alba' is an ornamental tree known for its sweet-pea like white flowers in spring and heart-shaped leaves. It grows 18-25 feet tall with a spread of 15-18 feet, featuring yellow foliage in fall and 3-inch seedpods in winter. This tree is adaptable to various soil types and attracts bees and butterflies.
Cercis chinensis 'Don Egolf'
Cercis chinensis 'Don Egolf' is a compact, easy-care plant with erect, fastigiate branches and a pronounced floral display in early spring. Its rosy purple flowers cover bare branches, and it features glossy, heart-shaped dark-green leaves. This plant is sterile, producing no seed pods, and has excellent disease resistance.
Cercis canadensis 'Oklahoma'
Cercis canadensis 'Oklahoma' is a small tree known for its vibrant purple-red flowers and glossy, heart-shaped leaves. It is drought-tolerant and native to the Arbuckle Mountains, handling heat well. This tree offers a lovely yellow leaf display in autumn and can be grown in various soil types, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Cercis canadensis 'Pink Pom Poms'
Cercis canadensis 'Pink Pom Poms' is a mid-sized tree with bright pink double flowers and heart-shaped green leaves. It grows 12-18 feet in height and width and is pollinator-friendly. This tree does not produce seedpods and thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Cercis canadensis 'Ace Of Hearts'
Cercis canadensis 'Ace Of Hearts' is a small tree known for its magenta, pea-shaped buds in spring and heart-shaped light green leaves. In fall, the foliage turns a bright yellow, adding seasonal interest. This tree is a favorite among pollinators and can grow up to 12-15 feet tall and wide, making it a charming addition to gardens.
Cercis canadensis 'Vanilla Twist'
Cercis canadensis 'Vanilla Twist' is a petite weeping tree with snowy white blooms in early spring. Its heart-shaped leaves and ability to grow in full sun or partial shade make it a versatile choice for gardens. This modern cultivar is also a magnet for butterflies and resistant to deer.
Cercis canadensis 'Hearts Of Gold'
Cercis canadensis 'Hearts Of Gold' is a specimen tree with vibrant foliage that transitions from orange-red to bright gold. It produces pea-shaped lavender buds in spring and is a favorite among pollinators. This tree thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil, making it a stunning addition to any landscape.
Cercis canadensis 'Rising Sun'
Cercis canadensis 'Rising Sun' is a compact tree with bright pink-purple blooms in spring, serving as a nectar source for butterflies. Its heart-shaped leaves display multiple colors simultaneously, from sunny yellow-apricot to orange and lime green. This tree is disease-resistant and tolerates both heat and cold.
Cercis canadensis 'Appalachian Red'
Cercis canadensis 'Appalachian Red' is an ornamental tree known for its vibrant red-pink spring blooms and dark blue-green summer foliage. It is pollinator-friendly and easy to care for, thriving in well-drained soil and full to partial shade. This tree adds seasonal interest with its colorful foliage and pea-like blooms.
Cercis canadensis 'Alley Cat'
Cercis canadensis 'Alley Cat' is a compact tree with variegated leaves featuring marbled green and white patterns. It produces electric purple-pink blooms in early spring and is heat-tolerant and disease-resistant. This tree is adaptable to various well-drained soil types and can withstand both freezing cold and high heat.
Cercis canadensis 'Royal White'
Cercis canadensis 'Royal White' is a small ornamental tree or shrub known for its prolific clusters of white, pea-sized flowers in spring. It features heart-shaped leaves that transition from a bronze hue to green and then blue-green, with a yellow fall color. This low-maintenance plant is tolerant of various conditions and produces 4-inch pea pod-type casings with seeds. Its early and abundant flowering makes it a standout choice for gardens seeking a showy spring display.