American Judas tree
Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls'
Also known as
Eastern red bud
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Full Sun
Light watering
Frost Hardy
8a
USDA zone
-12°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2.5m | Max | 4m |
Min | 1.6m |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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American Judas tree Overview
A small Cercis with heart-shaped maroon leaves branched in a graceful weeping habit. The leaves deepen in colour as summer progresses.
How to propagate American Judas tree
Budding
You can propagate the species by seeds in the autumn, the cultivars by budding in late summer.
Seed
Other uses of American Judas tree
Semi-aquatic, it has good autumn colour.