Cercis 'Redbud': Golden Falls

Cercis canadensis Redbud 'Golden Falls' is a deciduous tree in the bean (Fabaceae) family. This distinctive weeping cultivar is known for its vibrant golden-yellow, heart-shaped leaves that emerge with an orange tint in spring, contrasting with its profuse clusters of lavender-pink flowers before leaf-out. It forms an elegant, upright-weeping shape, making it ideal for smaller gardens. This tree grows to about 8-10 ft tall and 4-6 ft wide, with a moderate growth rate of 6-12 inches yearly. Redbuds in general do not transplant well so choose your planting site carefully.

The genus name Cercis comes from the Greek word kerkis, which means weaver's shuffle, referring to the fact that the seed pod resembles the size and shape of a weaver’s shuttle used to move thread back and forth on a loom.

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This tree thrives in full sun to part shade. Based on our Charleston heat, some afternoon shade is beneficial.

Prefers moist, well-drained soils—dislikes wet feet.

Water regularly during the first year. Established trees are moderately drought-tolerant but benefit from consistent moisture.

Prune lightly in early summer after flowering to shape or remove crossing branches for sun and air flow. Avoid heavy pruning. We suggest Bond Drop Forged Pruner.

Proper nutrition is important to the health of your plant and its longevity. To ensure your plant is getting the appropriate nutrition, use a fertilizer labelled for this tree type and apply according to the label.