Midnight Express® Redbud (Cercis)
Shrub
- Bright pink flowers welcome the spring season.
- Dramatic purple foliage turns red in fall.
- Small native tree perfect as a standout specimen.
- Winner of the People's Choice Award at the 2022 Farwest show!
- Zones 5-9, sun, 20-30” tall X 10-20” wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Common name: Redbud
Zone: 5-9
Sun exposure: Sun (6 hours sun).
Height x width: 20-30’ tall x 10-20’ wide.
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Burgundy, purple
Season of Interest: Spring to fall.
Bloom Time: Early spring through late-spring.
Features: Proven Winners, native, fall interest, heat-tolerant, cold-tolerant, low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly
Uses: Specimen, mass planting, privacy hedges, borders, cut flowers, hedge, cottage gardens
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun).
Water: Average water needs. Needs consistent moisture until established.
Spacing: Minimum 2ft. apart.
Fertilizing: Apply a standard, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: In colder zones, wrapping your plant is recommended, especially for younger plants, to protect it from cold winds. Apply a layer of mulch around the base of your plant to insulate roots.
Maintenance & pruning: No pruning is needed; if desired, pruning to shape redbud can be done in winter when dormant.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.