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Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud
Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls' PP #22,097
Pronunciation: SER-sis kan-a-DEN-sis
SKU #05842
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide.
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| Description | A lovely compact redbud tree with a weeping canopy that is perfect for a smaller-sized landscape. An excellent specimen plant with clusters of lavender-red, sweet pea-like blooms in spring. Small, semi-glossy, heart-shaped leaves turn yellow in fall. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Dogwood (Cornus); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Beautyberry (Callicarpa); Maple (Acer); Snowberry (Symphoricarpos) |
| Care Instructions | Prefers deep, slightly alkaline, moist, well-drained sandy loams. Benefits from light shade in hotter regions. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges in late winter to early spring. |
Details
| Description | A lovely compact redbud tree with a weeping canopy that is perfect for a smaller-sized landscape. An excellent specimen plant with clusters of lavender-red, sweet pea-like blooms in spring. Small, semi-glossy, heart-shaped leaves turn yellow in fall. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Flower Color | Red |
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| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Dogwood (Cornus); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Beautyberry (Callicarpa); Maple (Acer); Snowberry (Symphoricarpos) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers deep, slightly alkaline, moist, well-drained sandy loams. Benefits from light shade in hotter regions. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges in late winter to early spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud produce flowers?
Early spring
Is Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud evergreen or deciduous?
Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud?
Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud is Easy Care, Fall Color, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
How fast does Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud grow?
Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud has a Moderate growth rate.
What color are Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud flowers?
Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud produces Red flowers.
What color is the foliage of Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud?
Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud has Burgundy foliage.
What plants grow well with Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud?
Good companion plants for Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud include: Dogwood (Cornus); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Beautyberry (Callicarpa); Maple (Acer); Snowberry (Symphoricarpos).
How do I care for Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud?
Prefers deep, slightly alkaline, moist, well-drained sandy loams. Benefits from light shade in hotter regions. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges in late winter to early spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.