Ruby Falls® Redbud

Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Ruby Falls’

Common Name: Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud

Mature Height and Width:
6–8' tall (dependent on staking height) × 5–7' wide
Ultimate height is largely determined by staking; plant will not significantly exceed the height at which the leader is trained.

Growth Habit: Strongly weeping, umbrella-form small ornamental tree. Upright central leader when staked, with branches cascading sharply downward to form a rounded canopy. Naturally dense drape with interior branching visible near trunk.

Foliage Description: Rounded, heart-shaped leaves emerging burgundy to deep purple, maturing to dark wine-purple through summer. Slight gloss, not high sheen. Leaves held densely along pendulous stems, creating layered curtain effect.

Flower Description: Bright rosy-pink pea-like flowers borne directly along stems and older wood (cauliflorous). Flowers appear before foliage emerges, evenly spaced along weeping branches rather than clustered at tips.

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

Fall Color: Foliage may develop muted maroon to bronze tones before leaf drop.

Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best foliage color in full sun.

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

Notable Landscape Uses: Small courtyard specimen; patio focal point; foundation accent; entry feature; architectural small-space ornamental.

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