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Chris and Josh Robinson
Robinson Nursery Inc.

MIDNIGHT EXPRESS®

Redbud

Cercis canadensis

'RNI-RCC3'

PP#34,213

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Spring beauty
Intense plum colored foliage
Magnificent rounded shape

Description

With its velvety, deep burgundy foliage, MIDNIGHT EXPRESS® redbud beautifies your landscape well beyond bloom time! Enjoy the bright pink, pea-shaped spring blooms of redbud with the bonus of healthy, richly colorful foliage and an appealing rounded shape. Winner of the Peoples' Choice Award at the 2022 Farwest show!

As part of the Proven Winners ColorChoice Trees program, liners, whips, and finished plants are available only through the network of licensed growers.

USDA Zone: 5 - 9 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 20 - 30'
Width: 10 - 20'
Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Spring
Flower Color: Pink
Foliage Color: Red

General Care

Soil

Tolerates a wide range of soils, alkaline, acidic, and clay. Prefers moist, well-draining soil.

Pruning

If any maintenance is required, or shaping is desired it is best to prune in winter when dormant. It is also possible to prune after it has bloomed, but this should only be done when necessary.

Uses

With its relative small size and ability to grow in light shade, it makes a wonderful understory tree. It also serves the landscape well as a specimen or an impressive grouping.

Growing Tips

They require consistent moisture when planted in full sun, a 2-3" thick layer of mulch will help keep the soil cool and retain moisture.

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Features: Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Tree, Native, Foliage interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Cercis, Common name: Redbud, Retail program: Proven Winners® Trees, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Red foliage