Ace of Hearts Redbud
Cercis canadensis 'Ace Of Hearts' P.P. #17,161
A new, compact redbud tree with a dense, dome-shaped canopy that is perfect for the smaller-sized yard. An excellent specimen plant with clusters of light violet, sweet pea-like blooms in spring. Small, semi-glossy, heart-shaped leaves turn yellow in fall. Deciduous.
| Key feature: | Compact Plant |
| Plant type: | Tree |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 12 ft. tall and 15 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape use: | Specimen |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Blooms in early spring. |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 3842 |
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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.
A new, compact redbud tree with a dense, dome-shaped canopy that is perfect for the smaller-sized yard. An excellent specimen plant with clusters of light violet, sweet pea-like blooms in spring. Small, semi-glossy, heart-shaped leaves turn yellow in fall. Deciduous.
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.
| Key feature: | Compact Plant |
| Plant type: | Tree |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 12 ft. tall and 15 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape use: | Specimen |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Blooms in early spring. |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 3842 |
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