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Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' - Chinese Redbud
Incredible numbers of deep cerise-pink flowers crowd the naked stems in early spring on this outstanding selection from New Zealand. The Chinese Redbud is shrubbier than our native Eastern Redbud, reaching only 8-10 feet in height and forming a well-branched large shrub or small tree. The attractive heart-shaped leaves will be familiar to gardeners who know the Eastern Redbud. Z. 6-9
Specimen Plants, grown in 5-gallon pots.
Cercis chinensis 'Don Egolf' - Chinese Redbud
Back in the 1980s the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., was trialing a number of Cercis chinensis which had been grown from seed received from China. After five years, research staff noted that one plant exhibited a fairly slow-growing compact habit and produced no seedpods. As the plant directed no energy into producing seed, every spring the branches were covered with striking electric-pink flowers. Further trials in 14 states confirmed its gardenworthiness, and it was named in honor of the late Dr. Donald Egolf, renowned shrub breeder at the National Arboretum, and released to the public. It forms a compact, multistemmed shrub 8-10 feet high and wide and has proved highly resistant to pests. Bloom is so heavy that branches can hardly be seen for the flowers. It tolerates many soil types and is especially good in dry areas. Overly wet soils will do a real number on it, however, and so these poorly drained sites must be avoided. C. chinensis 'Don Egolf' merits a place of prominence, and it will become a treasured jewel in your garden. Z. 6-9
Bushy, Specimen Plants, grown in 5-gallon pots.
Eastern Redbuds - Cercis canadensis
One of our most distinguished native trees, Redbuds in bloom in early spring are a familiar presence in many parts of the United States, but there are several selections of Redbud which are even more exciting than the species. After flowering, the heart-shaped green leaves provide bold ornamental interest, turning yellow in fall. Most Redbuds grow into a small tree to about 20 feet with airy, open branching. Plant in full sun or light shade in moist, well-drained soil. Redbuds are notoriously difficult to transplant, but as we grow all of our plants in containers, this is not a problem. Z. 5b-9
Cercis canadensis 'Covey' - Weeping Redbud
Discovered by Ohio plantsman Tim Brotzman growing in the New York garden of Connie Covey, this discovery, rather than forming a small tree like ordinary Redbuds, grows somewhat like an umbrella with elegant weeping branches arching out from the central leader. The purplish pink flowers arrayed along the drooping branches are totally charming in spring, and the heart-shaped leaves are somewhat larger than normal. Our plants have been staked to gain height, and they must be staked further if greater height is desired. An elegant new shape on a familiar native tree. PP 10328. Z. 5b-9
Cercis canadensis 'Covey' - Weeping Eastern Redbud
Nicely branched plants, grown in 3-gallon pots.
Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold' - Golden Eastern Redbud
A wonderful new introduction with new foliage emerging pink and yellow and quickly changing to an intense golden yellow. But that's not all! As summer progresses the early leaves gradually change to apple green, while new ones keep emerging yellow, and we are presented with a glorious two-tone effect. For a good golden color, be sure to plant with at least half a day of strong sun. Full sun is also okay. The customary pinkish purple flowers appear in early spring. Given its really bright color as well as tolerance of full sun, we predict great popularity for this introduction. PP 17740. Z. 5b-9
Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold' - Golden Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis 'Little Woody' - Compact Eastern Redbud
You'll know this remarkable new redbud introduction is something special as soon as you see the unusual leaves which are carried quite close to each other in an almost congested fashion. The dark green leaves are also gnarled and rugose. Size at maturity is only 8 feet wide and 10 feet high, and the familiar purplish pink flowers make their appearance in early spring. PP 15854. Z. 5b-9
Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls' - Weeping Redbud
This cross of weeping 'Covey' and purple-leaved 'Forest Pansy' made by Dr. Dennis Werner of NCSU presents us with the first Redbud that is not only weeping but also has purple-toned foliage! In addition, 'Ruby Falls' has an excellent branching structure and a prolific display of the typical purplish-pink flowers in spring—in all, a fantastic result of the breeders' art. Our plants have been staked to gain height, and, just like 'Covey', they must be staked further if greater height is desired. No plant lover will want to miss out on this new introduction. Z. 5b-9
Cercis canadensis 'Silver Cloud' - Variegated Eastern Redbud
A rare variegated Redbud, lovely in a shady part of the garden. The leaves are irregularly marked with blotches and speckles of creamy white, and the rate of growth is slow for a Redbud, making it suitable for even quite small gardens. The familiar reddish-purple flowers appear in early spring. Z. 5b-9
