Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls'
Eastern Redbud





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.
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Family: Fabaceae, legume, pea, or bean family, a family of flowering trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. Learn more about Fabaceae.
Genus: Cercis, cercis, derived from the Greek noun κερκίς (kerkís, 'weaver's shuttle') which was applied by Theophrastus (c. 371 - c. 287 BC) to Cercis siliquastrum, in reference to the shape of the seedpods of species in this genus resembling that of a weaver's shuttle. Commonly known as redbud, a genus of deciduous large shrubs and small trees. Learn more about Cercis.
Species: Cercis canadensis, canadēnsis (Latin, adjective), meaning 'Canadian, of or relating to Canada', in reference to this species' native geographical location. When this species was named, the specific epithet was used to refer to a region of north-eastern America, partly in Canada, but mostly in the United States. Learn more about Cercis canadensis.
Cultivar: Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls'
Common Name: Eastern Redbud
Other Common Name(s): American Redbud, American Judas Tree, Judas Tree