Cercis canadensis 'The Rising Sun'
The Rising Sun Redbud
Orange new growth turns yellow and then bright green making it stand out in the landscape.
Masses of purplish-pink flowers attract many early-season pollinators looking for nectar and pollen. Flowering occurs before the leaves emerge. Flowers are followed by brown seed pods that look like pea pods.
Use as a focal point or in groups.
- Great medium-sized accent tree
- Eye-catching yellow-gold-to-orange gradient foliage adds color to wooded areas
- Lavender purple flowers in spring
- Category: Tree, Native
- Patent: PP#21451
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 10-12 ft
- Spread: 10-12 ft
- Bloom Color: Pink
- Foliage Color: Gold, Green, Yellow
Specialty Use
| • | Woodland Garden |
Foliage
| • | Deciduous |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Growth Rate
| • | Moderate |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Focal Point |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Native |
| • | Specimen |
| • | Spring Bloomer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cercis canadensis 'The Rising Sun'
Easy to grow small tree, that is well adapted to many soil types as long as drainage is good. Will grow in acid to neutral soils in sun or shade but flowering is best in sun.