Cercis canadensis Carolina Sweetheart ('Nccc1')
eastern redbud [Carolina Sweetheart]
A deciduous, spreading, often multi-stemmed tree to around 3m in height, with a rounded crown and umbrella-shaped habit. Maroon-red, elegant heart-shaped leaves appear in early spring, changing to green with a white margin as they mature. Clusters of pink-purple, pea-like flowers appear on the bare branches before any leaves appear. A great choice for smaller gardens due to its more compact habit and slow growth
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Purple | Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | |||
| Autumn | Green White | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Cercis are deciduous shrubs or small trees with heart-shaped leaves and clusters of bright pink pea-flowers opening before or with the leaves, followed by flattened, deep purple pods
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in sun
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to leafhoppers and scale insects
Diseases
May be susceptible to verticillium wilt and coral spot
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