Species
Photo to come
Ruby Falls Redbud
Cercis canadensis
A weeping, small-statured redbud with rosy-pink early-spring flowers on bare branches and deep purple heart-shaped leaves.
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.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 5–9
Care guide
Quick ID
Weeping, compact redbud (*Cercis canadensis* 'Ruby Falls'). Rosy-pink early-spring bloom on bare branches; deep purple heart-shaped leaves.
Sun & Site
Full sun to part shade. In Draper's high UV, light afternoon shade reduces leaf scorch on the dark foliage.
Pruning & Shaping
Prune just after flowering (blooms on old wood). Remove dead/crossing wood; light shaping only.
In my garden
R3a1 plant
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
1
Plants
Feb 2025
Planted · ~1 yr
What I've done here
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
- 2026-04-0816-16-16 spring feeding
R3b1 plant
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
1
Plants
Feb 2025
Planted · ~1 yr
What I've done here
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
- 2026-04-0816-16-16 spring feeding
retaining wall mid-level2 plants
| Sun | Part sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Secondary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
2
Plants
Feb 2025
Planted · ~1 yr
What I've done here
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
- 2026-04-0816-16-16 spring feeding