
Weeping Eastern Redbud
Cercis Canadensis Green Machine Garden Debut
A graceful deciduous tree prized for its weeping form and vibrant spring blooms, offering year-round garden interest.
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About this plant
The Weeping Eastern Redbud 'Green Machine Garden Debut' is an exceptional ornamental tree, showcasing a distinctive cascading habit that adds elegance and architectural interest to any landscape. In early spring, before its heart-shaped leaves emerge, the bare branches are adorned with a profusion of delicate, pea-like, magenta-pink flowers that hug the stems, creating a breathtaking display that signals the arrival of warmer weather. Following the stunning floral show, bright green, heart-shaped leaves unfurl, providing a lush canopy through the spring and summer months. As autumn approaches, the foliage transitions to attractive shades of yellow, offering another season of visual appeal before dropping for the winter. Its unique weeping form is an instant focal point, perfect as a specimen tree, in small gardens, or near patios where its beauty can be admired up close.
Care & maintenance
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best to plant in a location protected from strong winds. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers consistent moisture, especially during dry spells. Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature. Pruning is best done after flowering to remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches, and to shape the weeping canopy. Avoid heavy pruning, as redbuds can be slow to recover.
Quick facts
- Type
- tree
- Mature height
- 6-10 ft
- Mature width
- 6-8 ft
- Sun
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Water
- Medium
- Growth rate
- Medium