Weeping Eastern Redbud Ruby Falls
But this distinctive weeping redbud is even beautiful in winter with its flowing branches and distinctive habit.
Weeping eastern redbud ruby falls. Weeping redbuds will generally not grow much taller than the height to which they are staked. Has low pod set. Provides year round interest. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage this is a relatively low maintenance shrub and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season s.
The eastern redbud cercis canadensis grows from the great lakes to florida and inland as far as nebraska and eastern texas. Hardy in zones 5 9. Ruby falls redbud is a multi stemmed deciduous shrub with a rounded form and gracefully weeping branches. When they come home from a nursery they have usually been staked to about 4 to 6 feet tall.
A lovely compact redbud tree with a weeping canopy that is perfect for a smaller sized landscape. So for cooler zones and. Noted for its unique weeping habit award winning cercis canadensis ruby falls redbud is a compact deciduous tree with profuse pea like dark rose flowers that arise before the foliage in spring on bright red stems. History and origins of the ruby falls weeping redbud.
This height may be perfect for you but i generally find that i wished i had trained my tree to 6 to 8 feet. Growing just 5 6 tall with an elegant weeping habit this redbud is perfect for small gardens lawns woodland gardens or naturalized areas. One of the first plants to bloom gorgeous lavender pink rosy pink magenta blooms. Large heart shaped leaves add interest through the seasons.
Small semi glossy heart shaped leaves turn yellow in fall. An excellent specimen plant with clusters of lavender red sweet pea like blooms in spring. Ruby falls weeping redbud cercis canadensis ruby falls plant patent 22 097. The cheerful blossoms are on display for several weeks before being joined by glossy heart shaped maroon red leaves held on pendulous branches.
Attractive red purple flowers bloom profusely in early spring. The weeping ruby falls redbud is beyond compare for color look and appeal. Cercis canadensis ruby falls pp 22 097. With maroon to deep green to purple leaves from spring to fall and lavender spring blooms that sit atop bold red stems you will be excited for spring to arrive.
7 gallon weeping eastern redbud ruby falls a compact redbud tree with a weeping canopy.