Hearts Of Gold Redbud
Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold' P.P #17,740
This is the first known, gold-foliaged Cercis for the U.S. Market. New leaves emerge red then turn to gold. Where leaves are shaded by others they will turn to green. 'Hearts of Gold' offers a perfect way to brighten the grayest day and provides a riot of color in early spring as they flower even before foliage emerges. Its tiny, lavender-purple redbud blooms are early harbingers of spring in the landscape. In summer, the gold foliage is burn-resistant even in full sun. A U.S. native, this gold redbud is as vigorous as green varieties and will grow to 10' in the first 5 years. At maturity it will reach 15' tall by 18' wide, making it perfect for hedges or as a specimen planting.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | SER-sis kan-a-DEN-sis |
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Tree |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | 15 ft. tall, 18 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special feature: | North American Native |
| Landscape use: | Firescaping/Fire Wise |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Early spring |
| Foliage color: | Chartreuse |
| Item no.: | 3841 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This is the first known, gold-foliaged Cercis for the U.S. Market. New leaves emerge red then turn to gold. Where leaves are shaded by others they will turn to green. 'Hearts of Gold' offers a perfect way to brighten the grayest day and provides a riot of color in early spring as they flower even before foliage emerges. Its tiny, lavender-purple redbud blooms are early harbingers of spring in the landscape. In summer, the gold foliage is burn-resistant even in full sun. A U.S. native, this gold redbud is as vigorous as green varieties and will grow to 10' in the first 5 years. At maturity it will reach 15' tall by 18' wide, making it perfect for hedges or as a specimen planting.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | SER-sis kan-a-DEN-sis |
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Tree |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | 15 ft. tall, 18 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special feature: | North American Native |
| Landscape use: | Firescaping/Fire Wise |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Early spring |
| Foliage color: | Chartreuse |
| Item no.: | 3841 |
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