Rising Sun™ Redbud

Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘JN2’

Common Name: Rising Sun Redbud

Mature Height and Width:
8–12' tall × 8–12' wide

Growth Habit: Upright to broadly vase-shaped small deciduous tree with multiple stems or a short central leader. Open branching structure with layered canopy. Moderate growth rate.

Foliage Description: Heart-shaped leaves emerging apricot-orange, transitioning to golden yellow, then maturing to light green. New growth often displays multiple color stages simultaneously. Moderate canopy density with visible branch structure.

Flower Description: Small rosy-pink pea-like flowers borne along branches before leaf emergence. Typical redbud floral display.

Bloom Time: Early spring (prior to or with emerging foliage).

Fall Color: Yellow.

Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best foliage color in partial shade in hotter sites.

Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9.

Notable Landscape Uses: Front yard focal point; small lawn specimen; courtyard planting; patio accent tree; color contrast in mixed border.

Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth may be browsed in Northeast Zones 5–7.