Cercis canadensis 'The Rising Sun'

The Rising Sun 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
  • Height: 10-15 ft
  • Spread: 10-12 ft
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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.