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!
Sunset Cascade™ Redbud
Cercis canadensis ‘Sunset Cascade™’
- Mature Size: 10–15′ H × 10–15′ W
- Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
- Ideal Soil Conditions: Moist, well‑drained soil
- Notable Characteristics: Cascading habit with bold spring flowers and striking silhouette.
- Deer Resistance: Low
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.
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘JN2’
Common Name: Rising Sun Redbud
Mature Height and Width:
8–12′ tall × 8–12′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright to broadly vase-shaped small deciduous tree with multiple stems or a short central leader. Open branching structure with layered canopy. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Heart-shaped leaves emerging apricot-orange, transitioning to golden yellow, then maturing to light green. New growth often displays multiple color stages simultaneously. Moderate canopy density with visible branch structure.
Flower Description: Small rosy-pink pea-like flowers borne along branches before leaf emergence. Typical redbud floral display.
Bloom Time: Early spring (prior to or with emerging foliage).
Fall Color: Yellow.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best foliage color in partial shade in hotter sites.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9.
Notable Landscape Uses: Front yard focal point; small lawn specimen; courtyard planting; patio accent tree; color contrast in mixed border.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth may be browsed in Northeast Zones 5–7.
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.
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Purple Rain’
Common Name: Purple Rain Weeping Redbud
Mature Height and Width:
6–10′ tall (dependent on staking height) × 6–10′ wide
Growth Habit: Strongly weeping ornamental tree with cascading branch structure forming umbrella-like canopy. Final height determined by staking height of central leader; tree will maintain that height and continue lateral and pendulous growth. Dense layered branching with pronounced downward branch orientation.
Foliage Description: Glossy deep burgundy to purple heart-shaped foliage with smooth texture and dense canopy layering. Leaves maintain dark coloration through summer with minimal fade compared to earlier purple-leaf redbud cultivars.
Flower Description: Rosy lavender-pink pea-like flowers borne along stems and branches prior to leaf emergence. Bloom density moderate with strong trunk and branch flowering typical of Cercis.
Bloom Time: Early spring before foliage emergence.
Fall Color: Variable bronze to muted yellow tones.
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade; best foliage color in full sun.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9
Notable Landscape Uses: Specimen ornamental tree; patio focal; courtyard accent; small lawn tree; container-trained specimen; architectural focal planting.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth may experience browsing.
Pink Pompom™ Redbud
Cercis canadensis ‘Pink Pompom™’
- Mature Size: 10–15′ H × 10–15′ W
- Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
- Ideal Soil Conditions: Moist, well‑drained soil
- Notable Characteristics: Double pompom‑like pink blooms; whimsical and showy in spring.
- Deer Resistance: Low
Oklahoma Sparkler® Redbud
Cercis canadensis ‘Oklahoma Sparkler®’
- Mature Size: 10–15′ H × 10–15′ W
- Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
- Ideal Soil Conditions: Moist, well‑drained soil
- Notable Characteristics: Compact, vigorous with bright rosy spring flowers — excellent smaller landscape choice.
- Deer Resistance: Low
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis var. texensis ‘Oklahoma’
Common Name: Oklahoma Redbud
Mature Height and Width:
15–20′ tall × 15–20′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright-rounded small ornamental tree with single to multi-trunk structure and balanced branching architecture. Canopy moderately dense with layered branching and visible trunk development. Moderate growth rate with improved heat and drought tolerance relative to species.
Foliage Description: Thick glossy heart-shaped foliage emerging bronze-red and maturing to dark green. Leaves slightly smaller and thicker than Eastern Redbud with dense canopy layering and smooth texture.
Flower Description: Deep rosy-magenta pea-like flowers borne densely along stems and branches prior to leaf emergence. Bloom clusters smaller but more numerous, creating saturated canopy display.
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 6–9
Notable Landscape Uses: Specimen ornamental tree; lawn accent; patio tree; courtyard focal; streetscape planting; foundation accent.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth may experience browsing.
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Midnight Express’
Common Name: Midnight Express Redbud
Mature Height and Width:
15–20′ tall × 15–18′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright-rounded small ornamental tree with strong central leader and moderately dense branching structure. Canopy balanced with layered branch architecture and visible trunk development. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Deep burgundy to near-black heart-shaped foliage with smooth texture and strong summer color retention. Leaves provide dense canopy layering with slightly glossy surface and minimal green fade.
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 habit.
Bloom Time: Early spring before foliage emergence.
Fall Color: Yellow to muted bronze tones.
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade; best foliage color achieved in full sun.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9
Notable Landscape Uses: Specimen ornamental tree; lawn accent; courtyard focal; patio tree; foundation accent; streetscape planting.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth may experience browsing.
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Merlot’
Common Name: Merlot Redbud
Mature Height and Width:
12–15′ tall × 12–15′ wide
Growth Habit: Compact upright-rounded small ornamental tree with strong central leader and dense branching structure. Canopy moderately dense with improved structural uniformity and visible trunk development. Moderate growth rate with tighter architecture than standard redbud.
Foliage Description: Thick glossy heart-shaped foliage emerging deep burgundy-purple and maintaining dark coloration through summer with minimal green fade. Leaves slightly smaller and thicker than Forest Pansy with dense canopy layering.
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 color achieved in full sun.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9
Notable Landscape Uses: Specimen ornamental tree; patio tree; courtyard focal; foundation accent; small lawn tree; streetscape planting.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth may experience browsing.
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Lavender Twist’
Common Name: Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud
Mature Height and Width:
5–8′ tall (dependent on staking height) × 6–10′ wide
Growth Habit: Strongly weeping ornamental tree with cascading pendulous branches forming umbrella canopy. Final height determined by staking height of central leader; tree maintains that height while lateral spread and pendulous growth continue. Dense layered branching with pronounced downward orientation.
Foliage Description: Medium green heart-shaped deciduous foliage with smooth texture and dense layering along cascading branches. Leaves provide full canopy coverage with moderate interior visibility.
Flower Description: Abundant lavender-pink pea-like flowers borne along stems, branches, and trunk prior to leaf emergence. Bloom density moderate to heavy with classic redbud 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 tree.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth may experience browsing.
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Hearts of Gold’
Common Name: Hearts of Gold Redbud
Mature Height and Width:
15–20′ tall × 18–22′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright-rounded small ornamental tree with single to multi-trunk structure and balanced branching architecture. Canopy moderately dense with layered branching and visible trunk development. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Heart-shaped foliage emerging bright golden-yellow to chartreuse and maturing to soft yellow-green. Leaves display luminous coloration with moderate canopy density and smooth 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 color achieved with some afternoon protection in hotter exposures.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9
Notable Landscape Uses: Specimen ornamental tree; lawn accent; patio tree; courtyard focal; foundation accent; color contrast planting.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth may experience browsing.
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.
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’
Common Name: Forest Pansy Redbud
Mature Height and Width:
20–30′ tall × 20–30′ wide
Growth Habit: Broad-rounded small ornamental tree with multi-trunk tendency and spreading horizontal branching. Canopy moderately open with layered branch structure and visible trunk architecture. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Large heart-shaped leaves emerging deep burgundy-purple in spring, transitioning to maroon-green tones in summer. Foliage texture smooth with moderate canopy density and layered leaf presentation.
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 color in full sun with some afternoon protection in hotter exposures.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9
Notable Landscape Uses: Specimen ornamental tree; lawn accent; patio tree; naturalized planting; woodland edge; courtyard focal.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth may experience browsing.
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Flame Thrower’
Common Name: Flame Thrower Redbud
Mature Height and Width:
15–20′ tall × 15–18′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright-rounded small ornamental tree with single to multi-trunk structure and layered branching. Canopy moderately dense with balanced crown development and visible trunk architecture. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Heart-shaped foliage displaying sequential color progression beginning burgundy-purple, transitioning through red, orange, yellow, and maturing to green. Leaves present layered multi-season color effect within canopy. 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 color progression achieved in full sun.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9
Notable Landscape Uses: Specimen ornamental tree; lawn accent; courtyard focal; patio tree; collector specimen; foundation feature planting.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth may experience browsing.
Structural Identity for Flame Thrower Redbud
To differentiate clearly from:
Carolina Sweetheart → variegated foliage pattern
Forest Pansy → solid burgundy foliage
Rising Sun → yellow-apricot foliage progression
Eastern Redbud species → g
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis
Common Name: Eastern Redbud
Mature Height and Width:
20–30′ tall × 25–35′ wide
Growth Habit: Broad-rounded small ornamental tree with multi-trunk tendency and spreading horizontal branching. Canopy moderately open with layered branch structure and visible trunk architecture. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Medium green heart-shaped deciduous foliage with smooth texture and moderate canopy density. Leaves emerge light green to bronze-tinged and mature to uniform medium green.
Flower Description: Abundant rosy lavender-pink pea-like flowers borne along stems, branches, and trunk prior to leaf emergence. Blooms small but densely distributed creating strong early spring ornamental display.
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 4–9
Notable Landscape Uses: Specimen ornamental tree; naturalized planting; woodland edge; lawn accent; understory tree; courtyard planting.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth may experience browsing.
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.
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Carolina Sweetheart’
Common Name: Carolina Sweetheart Redbud
Mature Height and Width:
20–30′ tall × 20–30′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright-rounded small ornamental tree with moderate branching density and layered canopy structure. Typically develops a strong central leader with secondary branching and balanced crown architecture. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Variegated heart-shaped foliage displaying irregular patterns of burgundy, pink, white, and green. New growth emerges with strong pink and burgundy tones, transitioning to multi-tonal variegation through summer. Moderate canopy density with layered leaf 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 habit.
Bloom Time: Early spring before foliage emergence.
Fall Color: Variable yellow to muted bronze tones.
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade; best foliage coloration achieved with partial afternoon protection in hotter exposures.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9
Notable Landscape Uses: Specimen ornamental tree; lawn accent; patio tree; focal foundation planting; courtyard tree; collector landscape specimen.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth may experience browsing.
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Burgundy Hearts’
Common Name: Burgundy Hearts Redbud
Mature Height and Width:
20–25′ tall × 20–25′ 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 with improved structural uniformity compared to older purple-leaf cultivars.
Foliage Description: Glossy burgundy heart-shaped foliage with improved summer color retention and reduced green fade. Leaves display smooth texture with layered canopy presentation and moderate density.
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 color and canopy density in full sun.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9
Notable Landscape Uses: Specimen ornamental tree; lawn accent; patio tree; courtyard focal; streetscape planting; foundation accent.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth may experience browsing.
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Black Pearl’
Common Name: Black Pearl Redbud
Mature Height and Width:
20–25′ tall × 20–25′ 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: Deep burgundy to near-black heart-shaped foliage with glossy surface and strong color retention through summer. Leaves maintain darker tone compared to Forest Pansy with reduced green fade.
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 color and density in full sun.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9
Notable Landscape Uses: Specimen ornamental tree; lawn accent; patio tree; courtyard focal; streetscape planting; foundation accent.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth may experience browsing.
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Alley Cat’
Common Name: Alley Cat Redbud
Mature Height and Width:
20–25′ tall × 20–25′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright-rounded small ornamental tree with single to multi-trunk structure and balanced branching architecture. Canopy moderately dense with layered branching and visible trunk development. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Variegated heart-shaped foliage displaying irregular white and green marbling patterns. Leaves emerge pink-tinged before transitioning to green and white variegation. Moderate canopy density with smooth leaf texture and layered presentation.
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; partial shade helps preserve variegation and prevent leaf scorch.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9
Notable Landscape Uses: Specimen ornamental tree; woodland edge planting; courtyard focal; collector specimen; foundation accent; shade garden feature.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth may experience browsing.