Eastern Redbud

About this plant

Cercis canadensis 'Pink Heartbreaker' is a captivating weeping form of the beloved Eastern Redbud, offering year-round interest. In early spring, before its distinctive heart-shaped leaves unfurl, the bare branches are adorned with a magnificent display of vibrant pink, pea-like flowers. This specimen tree develops a graceful, pendulous habit, with branches cascading beautifully towards the ground, creating a striking focal point in gardens and yards. Its unique form makes it an excellent choice for a specimen planting, near a patio, or as an accent in a mixed border. Following the spectacular floral show, attractive green, heart-shaped leaves emerge, providing lovely texture and shade throughout the summer before turning a soft yellow in the autumn. 'Pink Heartbreaker' is a relatively low-maintenance tree that adapts well to various soil conditions.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Requires minimal pruning, primarily to remove dead or crossing branches in late winter. Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first few years after planting, to establish a strong root system. Benefits from a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.