Redbud, Rising Sun, Bare Root

Rising Sun Redbud (Cercis canadensis 'JN2' THE RISING SUN)

Rising Sun redbud is selected for changing foliage color as well as spring flowers. New growth can display orange, gold, and lime shades together before leaves mature green.

Key Characteristics

Color after the flowers

Pink-lavender flowers appear on bare stems in spring. Repeated flushes of new leaves extend the display beyond flowering.

A smaller tree in a layered border

Its rounded crown fits a mixed border or woodland edge with room to spread. Afternoon shade can be useful in hot, exposed sites.

Keep the roots comfortable

Provide good drainage and consistent establishment watering. Mulch clear of the trunk and avoid repeatedly disturbing the root zone.

Product Details

• Origin: Cultivar of eastern North American redbud
• Plant type: Deciduous perennial tree
• Sun: Full Sun; Part Sun/Shade
• Soil moisture: Medium; Medium-Dry
• Mature height: 8–15 feet
• Bloom: March–April; Pink, Lavender
• Fruit / seed: Flat seed pods; grown for flowers and foliage rather than an edible crop.
• Pollination: No companion needed for its ornamental role.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9
• Stock: 5-6'.

Planting and Ongoing Care

Keep roots moist until planting and water thoroughly afterward. Maintain a mulched, grass-free area with mulch clear of the trunk. Use a soil test to guide feeding; our Tree Planting Kit fertilizer blend is optional and should be used according to its label, away from bare roots.

Monitor for cankers and branch dieback, especially on stressed trees. Prune selectively after flowering and remove shoots arising below a graft.