Cercis canadensis Flame Thrower (Eastern Redbud)

Eastern Redbud Flame Thrower, Cercis canadensis 'Nc2016-2', Cercis canadensis Eternal Flame

Light-pink spring flowers are followed by an ever-changing display of colorful foliage that continues all the way to fall. New foliage emerges burgundy, fades to yellow, and matures to green. Branches display all the colors at once for a stunning effect. A wonderful landscape specimen. Deciduous.

Plant Type Trees
Hardiness Zone 5-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall
Height15' - 25' (ft)
Spread10' - 15' (ft)
Spacing 15' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil, Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Wildlife
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens
Cercis canadensis Flame Thrower (Eastern Redbud) | Eastern Redbud Flame Thrower, Cercis canadensis 'Nc2016-2', Cercis canadensis Eternal Flame || Light-pink spring flowers are followed by an ever-changing display of colorful foliage that continues all the way to fall. New foliage emerges burgundy, fades to yellow, and matures to green. Branches display all the colors at once for a stunning effect. A wonderful landscape specimen. Deciduous.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Showy, Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens
Image © Monrovia
Image © Monrovia