Cercis, Canadian Redbud, Eastern Redbud, Judas Tree
Cerciscanadensis 'The Rising Sun'

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cercis (SER-sis)
Species: canadensis (ka-na-DEN-sis)
Cultivar: The Rising Sun

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow

Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting