Cercis canadensis 'The Rising Sun'

The Rising Sun Eastern Redbud

Orange new growth turns yellow and then bright green making it stand out in the landscape.

Masses of purplish-pink flowers attract many early-season pollinators looking for nectar and pollen. Flowering occurs before the leaves emerge. Flowers are followed by brown seed pods that look like pea pods.

Use as a focal point or in groups.

  • Great medium-sized accent tree
  • Eye-catching yellow-gold-to-orange gradient foliage adds color to wooded areas
  • Lavender purple flowers in spring

  • Category: Tree, Native
  • Patent: PP#21451
  • Hardiness Zone: 4-8
  • Height: 10-12 ft
  • Spread: 10-12 ft
  • Foliage Color: Gold, Green, Yellow
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Landscape Characteristics
• Flowers
• Foliage Color
Specialty Use
• Woodland Garden
Classification by Use
• Color Impact
• Foundation Planting
• Native
Habit
• Spreading
• Upright
Light Requirement
• Part Shade
• Part Sun
• Sun
Foliage
• Deciduous
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
• Spring
• Summer
Growth Rate
• Moderate
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Well-Drained
Foliage Color
• Green
• Orange
• Yellow
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cercis canadensis 'The Rising Sun'

Easy to grow small tree, that is well adapted to many soil types as long as drainage is good. Will grow in acid to neutral soils in sun or shade but flowering is best in sun.