Welcome to our Plant Library! This is a new feature on our website to showcase the vast selection of plants that we carry across different seasons. We are continuously adding products, so if you are looking for a specific plant not listed below, we encourage you to call or visit to see if we have it in stock!
Cascading Hearts™ Redbud
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Cascading Hearts’
Common Name: Cascading Hearts Weeping Redbud
Mature Height and Width:
5–8′ tall (dependent on staking height) × 6–10′ wide
Growth Habit: Strongly pendulous weeping ornamental tree forming umbrella canopy with cascading branches. Final height determined by staking height of central leader; tree maintains that height while lateral spread and cascading structure continue. Dense layered branching with pronounced downward orientation.
Foliage Description: Small glossy heart-shaped green foliage with dense layering along pendulous branches. Leaves display smooth texture with high canopy coverage and fine textural presentation.
Flower Description: Rosy lavender-pink pea-like flowers borne along stems and branches prior to leaf emergence. Bloom density moderate with typical redbud trunk and branch flowering pattern.
Bloom Time: Early spring before foliage emergence.
Fall Color: Yellow to muted bronze tones.
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9
Notable Landscape Uses: Specimen ornamental tree; patio focal; container-trained specimen; courtyard accent; foundation feature planting; small space architectural focal.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth may experience browsing.