Image Credit: Prides Corner Farms
Image Credit: Prides Corner Farms
Cercis canadensis Garden Gems® Amethyst

Cercis canadensis Garden Gems® Amethyst

Garden Gems® Amethyst Eastern Redbud

  • Compact cercis tree
  • Elegant focal point
  • Pink blooms in spring
  • Good for containers

  • Category: Tree
  • Alternate Cultivar: 'NC2017-6'
  • Patent: PP35,279
  • Hardiness Zone: 5-9
  • Height: 8-10 ft
  • Spread: 8-10 ft
  • Bloom Color: Pink Shades
  • Foliage Color: Red Shades

This compact ornamental tree delivers big impact in a small space. In early spring, its bare branches burst with vivid violet-pink flowers, followed by deep burgundy-purple foliage that lasts through summer. Its petite size, brilliant color, and easy care make it perfect for small gardens, patios, or as a striking focal point in mixed plantings.

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Attributes
• Border or Bed
• Container
• Focal Point
• Specimen
Foliage Color
• Burgundy
Attracts Wildlife
• Supports Bees
Flower Color
• Pink
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
Exposure
• Full Sun
Habit
• Compact
Soil Moisture
• Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cercis canadensis Garden Gems® Amethyst

Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly during its first year to establish deep roots. Prune lightly in late winter to maintain its shape and remove damaged or crossing branches.