Cercis canadensis Joy's Pride™

Scientific Name: Cercis canadensis 'Morton'

Also Known As

Cercis canadensis 'Joy's Pride'
Joy's Pride™ Eastern Redbud

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-30'
W: 15'-30'

planting zones

3b-9b

Cercis canadensis Joy's Pride™ plant details

Cercis canadensis Joy's Pride™ is a broadleaf deciduous tree with chartreuse, gold, green and red foliage. In spring magenta flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cercis canadensis Joy's Pride™

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, gold, green and red
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in spring
Uses: exfoliating bark

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cercis canadensis Joy's Pride™

USDA Zones: 3b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ever colorful, ever-changing, this 30' x 30' tree adds to its lovely pink early spring "pea" flowers, heart-shaped foliage that opens red (changing to green then yellow) and dark zigzag bark that exfoliates to orange. S/M