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Cercis canadensis 'Pink Heartbreaker'

Also Known As

  • Pink Heartbreaker Weeping Redbud

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 10'-15'
  • W: 15'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Cercis canadensis 'Pink Heartbreaker' plant details

Cercis canadensis 'Pink Heartbreaker' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring lavender and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cercis canadensis 'Pink Heartbreaker'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in spring
Uses: cascading, cutting garden, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cercis canadensis 'Pink Heartbreaker'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Heartbreakingly beautiful, this exceptional weeping form (to 10-15' tall) produces small heart-shaped leaves (red when young, deep-green mature) and a lovely crop of lavender-pink spring flowers. S/M/GDr PatentPend
A small, weeping Redbud variety that flowers profusely in the early spring before foliage develops. The flowers are a pretty pink. Protect from hot dry winds.

Gardening facts about Cercis canadensis 'Pink Heartbreaker' plant

How to Grow Cercis canadensis 'Pink Heartbreaker'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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