AlleyCat™ Redbud

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.