eastern redbud 'Ruby Falls'
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A compact, weeping cultivar to 2m tall and wide. The heart-shaped leaves, to 10cm long, emerge a dark maroon-red maturing to a dark purple colour in summer. The deep lavender-pink flowers appear before the foliage in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- eastern redbud 'Ruby Falls' (Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls')
- Genus
- Cercis
- Family
- Fabaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Trees
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Pendulous weeping
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of eastern redbud 'Ruby Falls'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of eastern redbud 'Ruby Falls'
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eastern redbud 'Ruby Falls' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to verticillium wilt, coral spot and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to leafhoppers and scale insects
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