A compact weeping redbud with cascading branches and heart-shaped deep purple foliage, with rosy-pink pea flowers along the stems in spring. A sculptural small feature for pots and courtyards.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 2 m H × 2 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Weeping Redbud 'Ruby Falls'
Botanically, Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls' is a slow-growing tree in the Fabaceae family. It reaches around 2 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with deciduous, purple-toned and rich in autumn colour foliage. Pink flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Weeping Redbud 'Ruby Falls'
Weeping Redbud 'Ruby Falls' suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Weeping Redbud 'Ruby Falls' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Weeping Redbud 'Ruby Falls' is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Weeping Redbud 'Ruby Falls' after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Weeping Redbud 'Ruby Falls' in the garden
Weeping Redbud 'Ruby Falls' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Weeping Redbud 'Ruby Falls' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Buying Weeping Redbud 'Ruby Falls'
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