Cercis canadensis ‘Hearts Of Gold’

In spring, a round-headed tree with large heart-shaped leaves turns orange-red and eventually transitions to gold, fading to yellow-green during the summer. The autumn colours of Cercis canadensis ‘Hearts Of Gold’ range from bright yellow-orange to red. In the springtime, the bare branches of Cercis canadensis ‘Hearts Of Gold’ become covered in rose-pink flowers. The dark red-brown bark of Cercis canadensis ‘Hearts Of Gold’ has a scaly surface, which develops deep fissures, revealing the cinnamon-orange interior. The young stems of Cercis canadensis ‘Hearts Of Gold’ begin brown and eventually turn almost black, making them an interesting feature during the winter season. Cercis canadensis is deciduous and native to eastern North America. Learn more about Cercis canadensis. Cercis canadensis ‘Hearts Of Gold’ was discovered by Jon Roethling growing in a garden at a private residence in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States in 2002. Propagation by grafting began at Hidden Hollow Nursery in Belvidere, Tennessee, United States in August of 2002.