Cercis canadensis 'JN21' PP32138 ~ Sparkling Wine™ Redbud

Cercis canadensis 'JN21' PP32138 ~ Sparkling Wine™ RedbudSparkling Wine Redbud is a colorful native deciduous tree with a a rounded crown a beautiful display of deep lavender pink flowers in spring before the foliage emerges. Its broad papery heart shaped leaves emerge deep burgundy and matures to a shiny green with purple overcast, before turning yellow for fall. After flowering bean like seed pods are developed and can persist until winter. Prefers partial sun and rich well drained soils with consistent

Sparkling Wine Redbud is a colorful native deciduous tree with a a rounded crown a beautiful display of deep lavender-pink flowers in spring before the foliage emerges.  Its broad papery heart shaped leaves emerge deep burgundy and matures to a shiny green with purple overcast, before turning yellow for fall.  After flowering bean-like seed pods are developed and can persist until winter.    Prefers partial sun and rich well-drained soils with consistent moisture.  Tolerates deer and Black Walnuts.

Cercis canadensis is an important host for the Henry's Elfin Butterfly and supports a specialized bee- the Southeast Blueberry Bee.  Its nectar is an early food source for several butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.  The seedpods are enjoyed by birds and wildlife. 

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Canker can be a significant disease problem. Various diseases and pests and be prevented with regular watering and pruning of dead branches. Does not transplant well, plant when young and leave undisturbed.

LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or mass plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Gardens, Screening, and Container.

COMPANION PLANTS: Mahonia, Hydrangea, Witch Hazel

IMAGES: そらみみ, Red leaves of Cercis canadensis 20190521, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Екатерина Борисова, Ташкент. Багряник на улице Мукими 02, CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.