Cascading Hearts Eastern Redbud

Cascading Hearts Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Cascading Hearts')

Cascading Hearts Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Cascading Hearts') is a graceful weeping selection of the native redbud, known for its romantic form, spring pink blooms, and lush heart-shaped foliage. This dwarf, pendulous cultivar brings movement, charm, and four-season interest to small gardens, courtyards, and foundation plantings.

Distinctive Features

'Cascading Hearts' features a softly arching, weeping form with trailing branches that create a waterfall-like effect. In early spring, the bare branches are adorned with rosy pink, pea-like flowers that appear before the foliage emerges. Once in leaf, it displays an abundance of rich green, heart-shaped leaves that flutter in the breeze and provide dense summer cover. Fall color is typically a warm golden yellow. Mature trees remain compact, generally reaching 5 to 6 feet tall with a similar or wider spread, depending on pruning and training.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; tolerant of loam, clay, or sandy soils
• Water: Moderate; prefers regular moisture, especially when young
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5�9

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Unique weeping form draws attention in any garden design
• Small Spaces: Ideal for tight planting areas or patios with limited vertical space
• Entryways & Courtyards: Softens hardscape and architecture with a romantic presence
• Foundation Plantings: Adds interest and texture near buildings or walkways
• Pollinator Gardens: Spring flowers attract bees and other early-season pollinators

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water deeply and consistently during the first two years; becomes more drought-tolerant as it matures
• Pruning: Light pruning after flowering helps maintain form and remove wayward shoots
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to support flowering and foliage growth
• Mulching: Keep a mulch layer around the root zone to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds
• Protection: Plant in a location with some wind protection to prevent branch damage

Why Choose Cascading Hearts Eastern Redbud?

• Graceful Weeping Habit: Creates movement and elegance in compact spaces
• Rosy Spring Blooms: Flowers appear on bare branches, lighting up the garden in early spring
• Dwarf Size: Perfect for small gardens, patios, and containers
• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and requires minimal pruning
• Focal Point: One of the best redbud varieties for dramatic structure in small spaces

Cercis canadensis 'Cascading Hearts' brings romantic form and seasonal interest to compact landscapes, offering a stunning focal point with its trailing habit and vivid blooms in early spring.