Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls'

Noted for its unique habit. Has a compact form with profuse, pea-like, pink flowers that arise in spring. New foliage emerges red in spring before changing to burgundy and finally to green by late-summer. Red and orange autumn leaves. The dark red-brown bark has a scaly surface and forms deep fissures to expose the cinnamon-orange interior. The young stems start brown then become almost black, providing winter interest.

Exotic

Deciduous

Weeping

Small garden

Genus: Cercis

Species: Cercis canadensis, canadēnsis (Latin, adjective), meaning 'Canadian, of or relating to Canada', in reference to the species' native geographical location.

Cultivar: Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls'

Common Name: Eastern Redbud

Description: Noted for its unique habit. Has a compact form with profuse, pea-like, pink flowers that arise in spring. New foliage emerges red in spring before changing to burgundy and finally to green by late-summer. Red and orange autumn leaves. The dark red-brown bark has a scaly surface and forms deep fissures to expose the cinnamon-orange interior. The young stems start brown then become almost black, providing winter interest.

Height: 2m

Width: 2m

Uses: Small garden

Winter Foliage: Deciduous

Origin: Exotic

Types: Weeping

Stem:

• Summer: Red, Brown, Orange, Black

• Autumn: Red, Brown, Orange, Black

• Winter: Red, Brown, Orange, Black

• Spring: Red, Brown, Orange, Black

Foliage:

• Summer: Purple, Green

• Autumn: Orange, Red

• Winter: None

• Spring: Red, Purple

Flowers:

• Summer: None

• Autumn: None

• Winter: None

• Spring: Pink