Cercis canadensis 'NC2017-8' PP 35,832 ~ Garden Gems® Amethyst Falls Redbud size-5-ft Longwood Gardens 01

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(4) Natasha de Vere & Col Ford

mat-forming succulent that produces yellow star-shaped flowers in summer

(2) Diego Delso

Its leaves emerge in spring bright sunshine yellow with orange tones that fades into lemon-green in summer and eventually gains a burgundy tone in fall

Cercis canadensis 'NC2017-8' PP 35,832 ~ Garden Gems® Amethyst Falls Redbud size-5-ft Longwood Gardens 01Amethyst Falls Redbud is a true dwarf deciduous tree native with a narrow gracefully weeping habit and foliage that emerges tinged with orange before maturing to bright gold. The heavy profusion of small lavender pink flowers on red stems bloom on bare branches in early spring attracting butterflies. Following the flowers are bean like seed pods that mature in summer and can persist until winter. Prefers partial sun and rich well drained soils with