Hearts of Gold™ Redbud

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.