Cercis canadensis 'RNI-RCC3' - Midnight Express™ Redbud from NVK Nurseries - Photo Courtesy of Robinson Nursery Inc.

Midnight Express™ Redbud

Cercis canadensis 'Midnight Express™' (RNI-RCC3)

  • Proven Winners® ColorChoice®
  • Velvety deep burgundy leaves
  • Bright pink blooms in early spring
  • Understorey tree

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Pink

HEIGHT:
8-10 m

SPREAD:
3-6 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Cercis tolerates varied soil conditions and pHs, but not wet poorly drained soils. Performs best in partial shade.  To promote general health, prune out dead branches.   Cercis is in the legume family, and thus is capable of fixing needed atmospheric nitrogen.

Additional Notes about Midnight Express™ Redbud:


Bred by Chris and Josh Robinson from Robinson Nursery Inc.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Burgundy
Maroon
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen

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