The Redbud ‘Burgundy Hearts’ (Cercis canadensis 'Greswan') is a distinctive ornamental tree admired for its rich, dark foliage and striking seasonal interest. In early spring, it produces a profusion of small, rosy-pink flowers that emerge directly from its branches and trunk—a hallmark trait of redbuds. As the blooms fade, the real show begins: its heart-shaped leaves unfurl in a bold burgundy-purple color, creating a dramatic contrast against more typical green garden backdrops. As summer progresses, the foliage softens to a deep green with hints of red, maintaining visual interest throughout the season.
This cultivar offers more than just good looks—it’s also well-suited to a variety of landscape settings. Reaching a mature height of about 20 to 25 feet, with a spreading canopy, the Burgundy Hearts Redbud provides light shade and a graceful, rounded form. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Because of its moderate growth rate and relatively compact size, it’s an excellent choice for residential gardens, borders, or as a focal point in a mixed planting. In addition to being drought-tolerant once established, it attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it both beautiful and beneficial to the ecosystem.
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