Golden Falls Weeping Redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Golden Falls')

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Golden Falls Weeping Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis ‘Golden Falls'

A weeping redbud with striking golden-yellow heart-shaped leaves and lavender-pink spring flowers, perfect for small gardens.

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Description

Cercis canadensis 'Golden Falls' is a stunning, small deciduous tree prized for its unique weeping form and striking golden-yellow heart-shaped foliage. This compact cultivar features gracefully cascading branches that create a dramatic, waterfall-like effect. In early spring, before the leaves emerge, the bare, pendulous branches are covered in clusters of small, pea-like, lavender-pink flowers that attract bees and hummingbirds. The flowers are followed by heart-shaped leaves that emerge bright green-yellow and mature to a luminous, eye-catching lime-gold to golden-yellow throughout the summer. With excellent resistance to leaf scorch, good drought tolerance once established, and its manageable size, it is an outstanding choice for a specimen accent in small gardens, courtyard plantings, near water features, or in containers.

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Foliage & Flowers: Heart-shaped leaves emerge bright green-yellow, mature to lime-gold to golden-yellow; profuse clusters of small, pea-like, lavender-pink flowers in early spring (before leaves).
Mature Height: 8-10 ft
Mature Spread: 3-4 ft (weeping, narrow)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Hardiness Zones: USDA 5-9
Light Requirement: Full sun to light shade
Core Benefits: Unique weeping habit, striking golden-yellow foliage, lavender-pink spring flowers, compact size, leaf scorch resistant.
Best Uses: Specimen accent, small gardens, courtyard gardens, near water features, containers, Asian-style gardens, entryway plantings.

Faqs

Q: How large does Golden Falls Redbud get?
A: It is a very compact, narrow weeping tree, typically reaching 8-10 feet in height and 3-4 feet in spread at maturity.

Q: When does it bloom?
A: It blooms in early spring (March-April), producing clusters of lavender-pink flowers on bare, weeping branches before the leaves emerge.

Q: Does it keep its golden-yellow color all summer?
A: Yes, the heart-shaped leaves emerge bright green-yellow and mature to a luminous lime-gold to golden-yellow that holds its color well throughout the summer, unlike many yellow-leafed trees that fade to green.

Q: Is it resistant to leaf scorch?
A: Yes, this cultivar has excellent resistance to leaf scorch, a common problem for many redbuds in hot summer climates.

Q: How much sun does it need?
A: It performs best in full sun to light shade. Morning sun with some afternoon shade is ideal in hotter climates.

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