Cercis canadensis 'JN2' (PP 21,451) THE RISING SUN EASTERN REDBUD

Zone: 5-9  Height: 12 ft. Width: 15 ft.
 
Smaller grower than the species, this tree is a spectacular & hardy spring bloomer with showy orchid-pink, pea-like flowers on bare branches early to mid- spring. New growth leaves are shades of orange and yellow with a tinge of red that mature to lime-green.  Fall color is golden-yellow.