If you want a showy spring focal point for a small space, Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls' delivers with a graceful, weeping silhouette and rich foliage color. Also known as Eastern Redbud 'Ruby Falls', this compact tree produces clusters of dark rose to rose-purple, pea-like flowers along bare stems and branches in early spring, before the leaves emerge.

As the season progresses, heart-shaped leaves unfold in deep burgundy tones that can shift greener in summer, then finish with warm fall color. Mature size is typically about 48-72 inches tall with a spread of roughly 72-96 inches, creating an umbrella-like canopy that drapes toward the ground and highlights its cascading habit.

Plant 'Ruby Falls' in full sun to part shade in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then provide consistent moisture during extended dry periods. Because redbuds can be sensitive to transplanting, choose your site carefully and plant it young, giving the root zone room to settle in. Prune after flowering if you need to shape the canopy or remove crossing branches, so you avoid cutting off the current season's bloom. Use this redbud as a specimen near patios, walkways, or entry beds where its spring bloom and weeping form can be enjoyed up close.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-9 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 48-72"
• Spread: 72-96"
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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