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!
Hearts A Fire® Redbud
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Hearts Afire’
Common Name: Hearts Afire Redbud
Mature Height and Width:
15–20′ tall × 15–18′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright-rounded small ornamental tree with strong central leader and balanced branching structure. Canopy moderately dense with layered branch architecture and visible trunk development. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Heart-shaped foliage emerging burgundy-red and transitioning through orange and yellow tones before maturing to green. Leaves present multi-stage color layering within canopy creating dynamic seasonal foliage progression. Moderate canopy density with smooth leaf texture.
Flower Description: Rosy lavender-pink pea-like flowers borne along stems and branches prior to leaf emergence. Bloom density moderate with classic 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; best foliage coloration achieved in full sun.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9
Notable Landscape Uses: Specimen ornamental tree; lawn accent; patio tree; courtyard focal; foundation accent; collector landscape specimen.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth may experience browsing.