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.