Black Pearl Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis 'JN16'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Deciduous Tree

Plant Family: Fabaceae

Plant Description: A unique cultivar of a classic American tree, with glossy, eggplant-purple leaves that appear almost black. In early spring, vivid pink-purple flowers coat the length of the bare branches. Its graceful open shape is well suited to woodland borders, and its striking color makes it an eye-catching focal specimen.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Tree - Deciduous

Plant Care: Tree - Deciduous (single-stemmed woody plants that lose their leaves every winter): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most trees. With spring blooming trees, prune after the blooms are spent. Choose species that are resistant to pest damage. Monitor the tree for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis. Protect the trunk especially where maintenance activities, such as mowing, may cause damage. Newly planted trees in areas with high exposure should have the trunk protected during the winter.

Video: Pruning Deciduous Trees - Spring Cleanup

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 15-20' tall x 20-25' wide

Utah Native: No

Plant Select: No

Pollinator Friendly: Yes

Localscapes: Tree

Foliage Interest: Yes

Foliage Colors: Black, Purple

Bloom Colors: Pink, Lavender

Bloom Seasons: Early Spring

Bloom Period: Apr - May

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9

Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)

Irrigation Requirement:

Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)

Salt Tolerant: No

Deer Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

Localscapes Path
- Paths and Pollinators

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