Cercis canadensis 'NCCC1' ~ Carolina Sweetheart® Redbud hummingbird Dense rounded clusters of tiny

Dense rounded clusters of tiny white buds open to rose pink star-shaped flowers that age to brick red and top the stems from mid summer into fall

Profuse clusters of fragrant extra deep purplish blue flowers bloom on new wood from summer into fall

It is highly regarded for its early spring blooms

IMAGE: peganum from Small Dole

Cercis canadensis 'NCCC1' ~ Carolina Sweetheart® Redbud hummingbird Dense rounded clusters of tinyCarolina Sweetheart Redbud is a deciduous flowering tree with a broad crown and rich pink flowers in early spring on bare branches. Its deep green heart shaped foliage emerges burgundy before turning a stunning hot pink that transitions to white before slowly fading to green from the center giving a short window of having a variegated effect in summer. In fall, the leaves turn various shades of yellow. Thrives in part sun and well drained soils. Type: