Rise and Shine® Redbud

Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Rise and Shine’

Common Name: Rise and Shine Redbud

Mature Height and Width:
8–12' tall × 10–15' wide

Growth Habit: Broad, low-branched small ornamental tree with wide-spreading canopy. Strong horizontal branching with slightly arching tips. Can develop layered, umbrella-like structure with age. Moderate growth rate.

Foliage Description: Rounded, heart-shaped leaves emerging bright golden-yellow in spring. Foliage maintains clear yellow to chartreuse tone through summer when grown in full sun. Interior foliage may deepen slightly toward yellow-green. Leaves moderately spaced, allowing visible branch structure beneath.

Flower Description: Rosy-pink pea-like flowers borne directly along stems and older wood prior to leaf emergence. Flowers appear evenly spaced along branches, not clustered only at tips.

Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring (before leaf-out).

Fall Color: Foliage transitions to soft yellow to light chartreuse tones before leaf drop.

Light Requirements: Full sun to light partial shade; strongest yellow foliage color in full sun with adequate moisture.

Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9 (reliable in Northeast Zones 5–7).

Notable Landscape Uses: Lawn specimen; focal point in mixed shrub border; patio shade accent; small-scale ornamental for suburban landscapes; color contrast tree against dark evergreens.

Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth may be browsed under heavy pressure; protection recommended when newly planted.