Purple Rain™ Redbud

Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Purple Rain’

Common Name: Purple Rain Weeping Redbud

Mature Height and Width:
6–10' tall (dependent on staking height) × 6–10' wide

Growth Habit: Strongly weeping ornamental tree with cascading branch structure forming umbrella-like canopy. Final height determined by staking height of central leader; tree will maintain that height and continue lateral and pendulous growth. Dense layered branching with pronounced downward branch orientation.

Foliage Description: Glossy deep burgundy to purple heart-shaped foliage with smooth texture and dense canopy layering. Leaves maintain dark coloration through summer with minimal fade compared to earlier purple-leaf redbud cultivars.

Flower Description: Rosy lavender-pink pea-like flowers borne along stems and branches prior to leaf emergence. Bloom density moderate with strong trunk and branch flowering typical of Cercis.

Bloom Time: Early spring before foliage emergence.

Fall Color: Variable bronze to muted yellow tones.

Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade; best foliage color in full sun.

Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9

Notable Landscape Uses: Specimen ornamental tree; patio focal; courtyard accent; small lawn tree; container-trained specimen; architectural focal planting.

Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth may experience browsing.