Midnight Express™ Redbud

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.