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.