(Cercis canadensis 'Northern Strain')
A beautiful understory tree, it produces magenta-pink flowers in spring before leaf-out-- a perfect way to welcome spring! This showy ornamental has heart-shaped, dark green leaves which turn a lovely yellow in fall. Plant in partial shade to full shade, you won’t be disappointed by this hardy tree.
Height and width at maturity: 20' x 20’
Sun or shade: full sun to partial shade to full shade
Soil conditions: wide range
Moisture tolerance: adaptable
Fall color: yellow
Climate resilience (ability to withstand changing temperatures and precipitation patterns associated with climate change): moderate
Ash replacement? (mature size equal to an ash tree)? No!
For more information, visit Bachman's Plant Database.
Photo credits: Bailey's; Rachel Morice.