Hearts of Gold Redbud
Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold' PP #17,740
SKU
3841
The first known gold-foliaged Cercis! Exceptional native redbud displays a riot of color in early spring as brilliant lavender-purple blooms appear on bare branches. Spring foliage emerges red, maturing to gold; shaded leaves will be green. Large, heart shaped leaves are burn-resistant even in full summer sun. Feature as a specimen or mass as an informal hedge.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | SER-sis kan-a-DEN-sis |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 10 ft. tall and wide in 5 years, maturing to 20 to 25 ft. tall, 18 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Design Ideas | A wonderful early harbinger of spring in the garden, this a perfect choice for hedges or as a specimen planting. Tight, compact form is perfect for today's smaller gardens. Growing quickly to 10 ft. tall in the first five years, reaching a mature height of 20 to 25 ft. with a compact dense dome-shaped canopy, one's imagination can run wild with the landscape possibilities of this versatile plant. In sunny summer gardens, the foliage shimmers yellow-gold. A spectacular plant for illuminating a dappled shade spot in the garden, where shaded foliage will turn chartreuse-green. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Chartreuse |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Specimen, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Dramatic foliage color |
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.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 9
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