'Ruby Falls' Weeping Redbud Tree | Cercis canadensis
A compact, weeping redbud
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
Tree in a 4.5L Pot
90-120cm on arrival
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'Ruby Falls' Weeping Redbud Tree
Cercis canadensis
- Ruby Falls is a compact, weeping variety of Redbud tree with the loveliest cascades of dark ruby red, heart-shaped leaves. In spring the branches erupt with clusters of purple flowers and in the autumn the leaves turn to a translucent dark burgundy - plant it where the light can shine through the leaves for a spectacular stained glass effect
- Clusters of small purple flowers grow on bare stems all spring from March to May
- A hardy, low maintenance deciduous tree
- Grows to just 2m tall x 2m wide, making it ideal for the smaller garden or even growing in a pot
- Show this one off in the front garden, in a large container on the patio or in a mixed border with light green foliage plants for contrast
- Provides all-year round interest to your garden with colours for each season
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
- Please note that young trees often don't have a weeping shape, particularly when they arrive early in the year after being pruned - but hold tight and that unique form will develop over time
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Ruby Falls' Weeping Redbud Tree can be grown in a pot initially. Start with a 50cm pot. Depending on its vigour, it may need moving to the ground after a few years. Ensure adequate drainage and water regularly during warm weather above 20°C.
How big does it get?
The 'Ruby Falls' Weeping Redbud Tree reaches a height of 2 to 3 metres, with a weeping spread of 1.5 to 2 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
'Ruby Falls' Weeping Redbud Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
'Ruby Falls' Weeping Redbud Tree prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil, but is quite adaptable to most soil types including clay, loam, and chalk. It tolerates winter ground temperatures down to -10°C. Plant in a hole at least 50cm wide for best results.
How much watering does this plant need?
'Ruby Falls' Weeping Redbud Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
'Ruby Falls' Weeping Redbud Tree should be pruned immediately after flowering in late spring, removing up to 30cm of old growth.
How hardy is this plant?
Cercis canadensis holds an RHS hardiness rating of H6, making it fully hardy in the UK and able to survive temperatures down to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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