Award Winning Redbud 'Rising Sun'
| Common Name: | 'Rising Sun' Redbud |
| Botanical Name: | Cercis canadensis |
| Cultivar Name: | 'Rising Sun' |
| Plant Type: | Deciduous Tree |
| Description: | Cercis canadensis The Rising Sun™ (Cercis canadensis ‘JNJ’ PPAF) is a novel addition to the native eastern redbud roundup. Small-but-showy rosy orchid flowers climb the naked branches in early spring, attracting bees and butterflies. The distinctive bark is smooth tan with a yellowish cast. Emerging heart-shaped foliage is brilliant tangerine to apricot and reputed to hold its color well into fall, surpassing other gold-leaved redbuds. Heat tolerance, drought resistance, and cold hardiness are other desirable attributes. |
| Hardiness Zones: | 5 to 8 |
| Sun/Shade Preference: | Sun |
| Soil Condition Preference: | Any |
| Special Attributes: | Drought Tolerant Disease Resistant Pest Resistant Winter Interest Interesting Bark North American Native Urban Tolerant |
| Plant Height: | 10-20 feet |
| Bloom Time: | Early Spring / Sprin |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Foliage Color: | Light Green |
| Fall Color: | Yellow |
| Plant Uses: | Specimen Urban Street Urban Park Understory |
When a gardener acquires a plant designated a Gold Medal winner, he or she can be assured the plant will exhibit standards of excellence for pest and disease resistance, as well as ease of growing, when planted and maintained by recommended methods. Gold Medal Plants are also chosen for their beauty through many seasons, whether it be foliage, flower, form or bark.
This tree is in great demand and sells out quickly. We are taking orders now for delivery at your appropriate planting time this Spring 2015!
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