Although redbuds usually get the most attention in spring when a plethora of magenta-pink blooms burst out of every stem before the leaves emerge, this new cultivar has more to offer. Midnight Express®, a nativar that sports velvety purple leaves, fills out much faster and maintains a denser habit than the similar, more familiar ‘Forest Pansy’. As summer gives way to autumn, the interior heart-shaped leaves shift to a golden yellow-orange, while the outer ones stay burgundy. This gives the small tree the appearance of being on fi re. Silvery, ghostlike bark carries the interest into winter, making this plant a worthy year-round investment.
Midnight Express® eastern redbud
Cercis canadensis ‘RNI-RCC3’
Zones: 5–8
Size: 20 to 30 feet tall and 10 to 20 feet wide
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil
Native range: Eastern North America
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