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Cercis canadensis Ace of Hearts

Ace of Hearts Redbud: Patent PP17161

A specimen plant with clusters of red-purple, sweet pea-like flowers are accented by small, green, semi-glossy, heart-shaped foliage.

  • »  Red-purple sweet-pea-like flowers bloom profusely on bare branches and even on mature trunks
  • »  Fruit pods are brown and flat, about 5 cm long
  • »  Small green heart-shaped leaves turn an attractive yellow in the fall
  • »  Compact shrub with a dense dome-shaped canopy
  • »  Bloom Time: March to April

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  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:3-4 m
  • Spread:4-5 m
  • Bloom Color: Purple
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Seed
• Juglan Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
• Spring
Habit
• Compact
• Rounded
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Specimen
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cercis canadensis 'Ace of Hearts'

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.