Cercis canadensis 'Midnight Express'
$317.00 / 10G
Eastern Redbud ·
Our Cercis canadensis 'Midnite Express' is a stunning variety of Eastern Redbud tree. Known for its unique dark purple foliage, this tree adds a pop of color to any garden. With its heart-shaped leaves and delicate pink flowers in spring, it is sure to be a standout feature in your landscape. This tree is easy to care for and thrives in full sun to partial shade. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your outdoor space.
Description
Cercis canadensis 'Midnight Express', commonly known as Eastern Redbud, is a woody landscape shrub valued for its pink, purple or lavender, and red or burgundy flowers during spring. It typically matures 20–30 feet tall and 25–35 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Eastern and central North America, NC to E. Mexico. 12 species of Lepidoptera use this tree as a larval host plant. In the landscape, it works well in border, flowering tree, and small groups. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to black walnut, compaction, and deer.
Benefits
Adds long-term structure, shade, and a sense of permanence to the landscape. Creates an early-season lift after winter with fresh color and growth. Supports a more active, living garden with flowers that pollinators can use. Offers native-plant character in a garden-friendly selected form.
Features
Heart-shaped leaves and bare-branch spring flowers; pink, purple or white flowers mid-spring; pods fruit; matures about 15 - 30 ft tall
Usage/Use
Specimen tree, native garden, spring color
| Cercis canadensis 'Midnight Express' | |
| Eastern Redbud | |
| 'Midnight Express | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part shade with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Shade; Average moisture; Deep, well-drained garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Native Cultivar (Nativar) | |
| Yes | |
| Eastern and central North America, NC to E. Mexico | |
| No |
| 4 - 9 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 15 - 30 ft | |
| 15 - 30 ft | |
| Wide | |
| 15 - 30 ft |
| Yes | |
| On Old Wood | |
| Mid-Spring | |
| None | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Bees | |
| Woodland Edge of Savanna | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Specimen | |
| Upright | |
| Long Lived | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Medium | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |