| Common Name: |
Carolina Sweetheart Cercis |
| Scientific Name: |
Cercis canadensis ?NCCC1? - PP 27,712 |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Eastern Redbud, American Judas Tree, American Redbud, Redbud |
| Category: |
Tree |
| Habit: |
Deciduous |
| Form: |
Often multi-trunked understory tree with a rounded crown |
| Foliage Description: |
Rich maroon leaves unfurl in early spring, eventually becoming green with a white margin |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 4-8 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium |
| Soil Type: |
Average, medium moisture, well-drained soils; performs best in aoderately fertile soils with regular and consistent moisture; avoid wet or poorly drained soils |
| Native Range: |
Eastern North America |
| Hybridizer: |
Combined efforts of NCNLA and NC State University |
| Maintenance: |
Low |
| Location: |
Shade Garden |