Redbud
Ruby Falls
Cercis canadensis
A weeping selection of the native Eastern Redbud combining a compact, cascading growth habit with deep purple-red, heart-shaped foliage. In early spring, small lavender-pink pea-like flowers appear along the bare, pendulous branches before the leaves emerge. The rich purple foliage holds its color well into summer, giving the weeping canopy a dramatic, dark presence distinct from the golden-foliage weeping redbud selections also in the collection.
Growing Specifications
- Height
- Variable with age and staking height
- Spread
- Variable with age and staking height
- Watering
- Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates typical garden watering once established
- Light
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Heat Tolerance
- Moderate to Good; purple foliage cultivars generally hold color and tolerate sun better than golden-leaved selections
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Soil Requirement
- Adaptable; performs well in rich, well-draining soil and tolerates clay better than many ornamentals
North Texas Micro-climate Notes
As a compact weeping form, this cultivar suits smaller garden spaces well. Consistent mulch and protection from the harshest afternoon sun helps maintain deep foliage color through North Texas summers.
Care Instructions
Plant in well-draining soil amended with organic matter. Stake a central leader while young to establish the desired cascading clearance height. Water deeply during establishment and summer dry spells; minimal pruning is needed beyond removing dead or crossing growth in winter dormancy.
Landscape Usage
Well suited as a weeping accent near a patio or entryway, staged over a low wall, or used as a dark-foliage counterpoint against lighter-leaved plantings.
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