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Hearts of Gold Eastern redbud

Cercis canadensis

Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Cercis canadensis. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Cercis canadensis. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.☀ Full sun · ◐ Part sun or part shadeDcrjsr ↗ · CC BY 3.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.

Gold foliage; some afternoon shade reduces scorch.

Sun Exposure
Full sun to part shade
MATURE HEIGHT (FT)
20–25
MATURE WIDTH (FT)
20–25
BLOOM SEASON
early spring
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Gold foliage; some afternoon shade reduces scorch.

Sun Exposure

Full sun to part shade

MATURE HEIGHT (FT)

20–25

MATURE WIDTH (FT)

20–25

BLOOM SEASON

early spring

BLOOM COLOR

Pink-purple flowers

At Lynn’s Nursery · Hearts of Gold

Cercis canadensis Summer/Fall 2026 catalog. Confirm current availability with the nursery. Mature height × width: 20–25 ft × 20–25 ft. Light: Full sun to part shade. Habit: Broad, rounded small tree. Flowers & season: Pink-purple flowers; early spring. Gold foliage; some afternoon shade reduces scorch.

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Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Cercis canadensis. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Cercis canadensis. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.☀ Full sun · ◐ Part sun or part shadeDcrjsr ↗ · CC BY 3.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Cercis canadensis. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Whole tree — Cercis canadensis. Species reference; the photographed specimen does not confirm the named variety. Age, pruning, and site affect its shape.☀ Full sun · ◐ Part sun or part shadeCossey25 ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Species reference; does not confirm the named variety. Photograph subject: blooms and leaves emerging
Species reference; nursery selection unconfirmed · Species reference; does not confirm the named variety. Photograph subject: blooms and leaves emerging☀ Full sun · ◐ Part sun or part shadeJudy Gallagher ↗ · CC BY 2.0
Photo contextSpecies reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.

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