Cercis 'Ruby Falls' - PlantHaven

Cercis ‘Ruby Falls’
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Origin: Redbud breeding program at NCSU
Species: Cercis canadensis
Protection Status: US PPAF
Key Features
Unique weeping habit. Full crown of foliage at the top.
Large heart shaped purple leaves.
Attractive reddish-purple flowers.
Characteristics:
‘Ruby Falls’ is a highly attractive weeping form of Cercis canadensis
with purple leaves. It demonstrates excellent branching. It is an
excellent small tree for lawns, woodland gardens or naturalized
areas. Effective planted as a specimen or in groups.
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5b. (-15°F or -26°C).
Flowers: Intermediate reddish-purple flowers borne on bare stems
in early spring. Profuse flowering and low pod set.
Flowering Time: Early spring.
Foliage: Deciduous, large heart-shaped deep purple
foliage.
Habit: Elegant weeping habit. 6’H x 4’W (training
dependent). The perfect weeping tree for small yards.
Propagation: Budding, grafting, and tissue culture.
License required for propagation.
Culture: Best grown in full sun in well drained soils.
Additional Comments: The first weeping purple
redbud ever developed. Minimal pruning required.
Uses: Garden specimen, mixed landscape plantings.
Approximate Finishing Time
5 Gallon: 2 years from a whip (Winter Planting).
15 Gallon: 3 years from a whip (Winter Planting).
Closest Cultivar: Lavender Twist
Key Difference: ‘Ruby Falls’ has purple foliage vs.
green foliage.

Cercis ‘Merlot’
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Origin: Redbud breeding program at NCSU
Species: Cercis canadensis (Texensis group).
Protection Status: US PPAF
Key Features
Excellent heat & drought tolerance. (The C. texensis
factor).
Outstanding glossy dark purple foliage.
Tight dense habit making this the perfect tree for
small yards.
Characteristics:
‘Merlot’ is partially derived from the texensis form of redbud
which confers heat and drought tolerance. ‘Merlot’ has
glossy, small rounded dark purple leaves and has an upright
vase shaped growth habit. Mature plants produce abundant
bright pink flowers. Pod set is minimal. ‘Merlot’ shows little
leaf stress and necrosis in the heat of summer.
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6. (-10°F or -23°C).
Flowers: Reddish-purple flowers borne on bare stems in
early spring. Profuse flowering and low pod set.
Flowering Time: Early spring.
Foliage: Deciduous, large rounded glossy dark purple
foliage.
Habit: Semi-upright vase shaped habit. 12’ x 15’. The perfect
tree for small yards.
Propagation: Budding, grafting, and tissue culture. License
required for propagation.
Culture: Best grown in full sun in well drained soil.
Additional Comments: Relatively drought tolerant.
Minimal training and pruning required.
Uses: Garden specimen, landscape plantings, street tree.
Approximate Finishing Time
5 Gallon: 2 years from a whip (Winter Planting).
15 Gallon: 3 years from a whip (Winter Planting).
Key Differences: Compared to C. ‘Forest Pansy’ ‘Merlot’:
is more heat and drought tolerant.
has a tighter and more dense habit.
shows upright, vase-shaped growth habit.
has glossier foliage.

Cercis ‘Hearts of Gold’
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Origin: Jon Roethling
Species: Cercis canadensis
Protection Status: US PP #17,740
Characteristics:
This exciting selection of eastern redbud has
burst onto the scene just within the last three
years and has become an overnight sensation
in plant circles. This is the first known, goldfoliaged
Cercis for the U.S. Market. New
leaves emerge red then turn to gold. Where
leaves are shaded by others they will turn to
green. ‘Hearts of Gold’ offers a perfect way to
brighten the grayest day and provides a riot
of color in early spring as they flower even
before foliage emerges. Its tiny lavenderpurple
redbud blooms are early harbingers
of spring in the landscape. In summer, the
gold foliage is burn-resistant even in full sun.
A U.S. native, this gold redbud is as vigorous
as green varieties and will grow to 10’ in the
first 5 years. At maturity it will reach 15’ tall by
18’ wide, making it perfect for hedges or as
a specimen planting. One’s imagination can
run wild with the landscape possibilities of
this great new plant. A spectacular plant for
illuminating a shady spot in the garden!
Hardiness: Zone 4 to 10, to be tested.
Definitely 5 to 9.
Bloom: Clusters of sweet pea blooms, bright
lavender purple, early spring.
Foliage: Intense golden color, heart-shaped.
New growth is red, shaded leaves turn green.
Habit: Vase-shaped, pendulous.
Propagation: Semi-ripe cuttings. License
required for propagation.
Culture: Well-drained soils in full sun or
partial shade. Drought tolerant.
Duke Biscotti
Biscotti & Associates
4105 Edgewater Drive
Ashtabula Oh 44004
440.964.2887
FAX: 440.964.2712

Cercis ‘Ace of Hearts’
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Origin: Paul B. E. Woody
Species: Cercis canadensis
Protection Status: US Plant Patent #17,161
Characteristics:
A dwarf Eastern Redbud! This brand new
introduction has very small leaves and will
probably mature at about 15 feet. A true
genetic dwarf. The original plant is only 12’ tall
by 15’ wide in 8+ years. The leaves, small but
perfectly heart-shaped, are stacked on stems
reminiscent of shingles on a roof and are held
up the stems with elegant poise. In flower,
however, this plant really performs. Its pale
blooms, soft mauve with darker markings, are
produced in large quantities, studding the dark
stems in late spring. This variety is attractive
to bees, butterflies and/or birds. It is droughttolerant;
suitable for xeriscaping. ‘Ace of Hearts’
is perfect for the smaller sized yard. One of the
most distinctive redbuds in leaf!
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5-9
Bloom: Clusters of light violet sweet pea-like
blooms borne in early spring.
Foliage: Small, semi-glossy heart-shaped
leaves.
Habit: Compact tree with a dense domeshaped
canopy (12’ x 15’ in 8 years).
Propagation: Tissue culture, budding/
grafting. License required for propagation.
Culture: Well-drained soils in full sun to partial
shade. Drought tolerant.
Duke Biscotti
Biscotti & Associates
4105 Edgewater Drive
Ashtabula Oh 44004
440.964.2887
FAX: 440.964.2712

Cercis ‘Little Woody’
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Origin: Paul B. E. Woody
Species: Cercis canadensis
Protection Status: US Plant Patent #15,854
Characteristics:
One of the first two compact eastern redbuds
ever introduced, ‘Little Woody’ is a most
distinctive variety. The original plant is only
10’ tall by 8’ wide in 8+ years. Its small, dark
green, puckered leaves are attractively tinged
with red when they emerge. They are neatly
arranged up the stems, each directly above
the next. Seed set is practically non-existent.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5-9
Bloom: Clusters of light violet sweet pea-like
blooms borne in early spring.
Foliage: Dark, gnarled, and almost rubbery,
rugose green leaves.
Habit: Compact, vase-shaped (10’ x 8’ in 8
years).
Propagation: Tissue culture, budding/
grafting. License required for propagation.
Culture: Well-drained soils in full sun to
partial shade. Drought tolerant.
Duke Biscotti
Biscotti & Associates
4105 Edgewater Drive
Ashtabula Oh 44004
440.964.2887
FAX: 440.964.2712