This small weeping tree will grow in most well draining soils and can even be pot grown given the right care.
Weeping redbud ruby falls care.
Growing just 5 6 tall with an elegant weeping habit this redbud is perfect for small gardens lawns woodland gardens or naturalized areas.
Hardy to 20 f maximum elevation.
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Water thoroughly after planting a redbud tree.
But now it has been turned into a gorgeous small cascading tree that will fit into even the smallest garden.
Place about 3 inches 7 6 cm of mulch around the tree but not touching the trunk to help retain moisture.
With maroon to deep green to purple leaves from spring to fall and lavender spring blooms that sit atop bold red stems you will be excited for spring to arrive.
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A weeping redbud tree requires minimal pruning annual fertilization and weekly deep root watering to thrive.
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The cheerful blossoms are on display for several weeks before being joined by glossy heart shaped maroon red leaves held on pendulous branches.
The weeping branches can grow long enough to touch the ground.
Noted for its unique weeping habit award winning cercis canadensis ruby falls redbud is a compact deciduous tree with profuse pea like dark rose flowers that arise before the foliage in spring on bright red stems.
Large heart shaped leaves add interest through the seasons.
But this distinctive weeping redbud is even beautiful in winter with its flowing branches and distinctive habit.
Has low pod set.
Attractive red purple flowers bloom profusely in early spring.
A new introduction from north carolina state university this small growing weeping redbud has gorgeous deep lavender blooms in early spring that give way to striking deep purple foliage that almost looks black from far away.
The care of redbud trees requires minimal effort.
Prune the redbud in the fall to maintain a natural growth habit and to trim off any dead branches.
How to care for a redbud tree.
Ruby falls redbud is a multi stemmed deciduous shrub with a rounded form and gracefully weeping branches.
The weeping ruby falls redbud is beyond compare for color look and appeal.
Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage this is a relatively low maintenance shrub and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season s flowers.
These trees are hardy in zones five through nine and grow on average to be 10 feet tall.
Ideal for small gardens or borders cercis canadensis ruby falls will grow to around 2 x 2 metres in 20 years.