Redbud — Ruby Falls

Cercis canadensis
Bed R3a In Mike's garden

A weeping, small-statured redbud with rosy-pink early-spring flowers on bare branches and deep purple heart-shaped leaves.

This planting · Bed R3a

In this garden

Bloom timingRosy-pink flowers on bare branches in early spring, before leaf-out.
SunFull sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceCulinary
Hardiness hereZone 7
1
Plants
Feb 2025
Planted · ~1 yr
About ruby falls redbud

General information about the species — not specific to this planting.

At a glance

Sun
full sun to part shade
Water
moderate
Mature size
6-8 ft × 4-6 ft
Bloom
Rosy-pink flowers on bare branches in early spring, before leaf-out.
Pruning

Prune just after flowering (blooms on old wood); remove dead/crossing wood; minimal shaping for the weeping form.