Cercis canadensis Carolina Sweetheart® PP27712

Redbud - Eastern

Carolina Sweetheart® ('NCCC1') Eastern Redbud is an unusual new Cercis, from NCSU in partnership with the North Carolina nurserymen. The heart-shaped leaves emerge in April, in shades of bronzy purple with vivid pink and white margins. The tricolor effect is striking, and since it follows the classic lavender purple flower display, Cercis Carolina Sweetheart® is a dramatic standout in the landscape for a long period. By mid summer the foliage is primarily bronze green, but the new growth continues to be colorful.

PRN Preferred: A combination of 3 colors on the new growth, very unusual and striking.

Height

30 Feet

Spread

25 Feet

Bloom Color

Lavender/Purple

USDA Hardiness Zone

Pleasant Run Nursery Preferred Selection

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Deer Resistant
•	Native

Soil Conditions

•

Average

Bloom Time

•

Spring

Exposure

•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
•	Sun

Special Recognition

•	Pleasant Run Nursery Preferred Selection

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Pollinators

Tolerance

•	Black Walnut Tolerant
•	Clay Soil Tolerant

Tree Type

•	Ornamental (<30')
•	Street

Foliage Color

•	Multi-Color

Similar Plants to Cercis canadensis Carolina Sweetheart®

Cercis canadensis 'Alley Cat'
Eastern Redbud