Redbud, Golden Falls #10
Redbud, Golden Falls
Cercis canadensis 'Golden Falls'
Height: Typically 8–12 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 3–4 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 4–6 feet apart for full effect
Growth Rate: Moderate
Deciduous
Ornamental tree
Native to United States
Description
Redbud Golden Falls is a stunning, compact weeping redbud that delivers a spectacular display of color and texture throughout the seasons. In early spring, brilliant lavender-pink flowers emerge along its elegant, cascading branches, creating a fresh and inspiring floral statement. As the blooms fade, large, heart-shaped leaves unfurl in a magnificent golden-yellow hue, bringing a bold splash of brightness to the landscape. The foliage retains its golden glow through summer before transitioning to soft yellow tones in fall. With its tidy, upright-weeping form, this redbud is one of the finest choices for adding elegance to small landscapes, entryways, and accent plantings.
General Care
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to part shade
- Watering: Water regularly after planting to establish strong roots; once established, requires little supplemental watering except in prolonged dry periods
- Mulching: Apply a 2-inch layer of mulch to help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
- Pruning: Prune in late winter to remove any dead or crossing branches and maintain its cascading shape
With its striking golden foliage, delicate spring blooms, and refined weeping habit, Redbud Golden Falls is a showstopping ornamental tree that brings year-round interest and polished elegance to any landscape.
