Cercis canadensis Northern Lites™
Northern Lites™ Eastern Redbud
- Early spring color
- Extremely hardy
- Attracts birds and butterflies
- Deer resistant
- Category: Tree
- Alternate Cultivar: 'WFHnoli'
- Hardiness Zone: 3-7
- Height: 15-20 ft
- Spread: 15-20 ft
- Bloom Color: Pink Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades, Yellow Shades
A profusion of bright pink flowers blooms in mass outlining the rounded form. Excellent landscape performance and extremely hardy. Dark green, leathery leaves are heat resistant and wind tolerant. Foliage is colorful throughout the growing season making this an outstanding specimen tree. Produces less fruit than other Redbuds.
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | Pink |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Early Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
Habit
| • | Round |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cercis canadensis Northern Lites™
Prefers full to half-day sun. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer in spring. Little pruning is required except to remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches. Mulch well over the winter to reduce possible winter injury.