Cercis canadensis ‘Pendula’

A small-medium deciduous tree that comes to us from North America. The significant hallmark of Cercis canadensis is of course its spectacular, bright pink blooms that appear in early spring. These are dense clusters of small pea-like flowers that appear on the branches and cover the entire tree with a unique, striking and impressive appearance. After flowering, the tree will reach the leaf blossom in reddish hues. Once adult, the tree has fresh, green foliage. The unblemished leaves of the tree are heart-shaped, typical of trees in the Cercis genus. In the summer, the tree is covered with small brown pods which overtake the appearance of the tree. Its leaves turn yellow before shedding in spring. The trunk tree is usually short, low-split, grooved and dark red-brown. It requires relatively little water and will thrive even in relatively dry areas, although it will excel in cool and rainy areas.

This cultivar of the Cercis canadensis is characterized by a weeping canopy. It is a small tree compared to the “normal” Cercis canadensis, and its growth is slower. The show of flowering is particularly interesting due to this structure. When the tree stands after shedding its leaves, the appearance of the trunk is sculptural and dramatic.

Others in the family: Cercis siliquastrum | Cercis siliquastrum ‘Alba’ | Cercis canadensis | Cercis canadensis pendula | Cercis canadensis ‘Pendula’ | Cercis chinensis ‘Avondale’