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Hearts of Gold®

Cercis canadensis

While many Cercis varieties have a shrub-like habit, Hearts of Gold is more tree-like, reaching up to around 3m in the longer term on a single stem.

Hearts of Gold features a profusion of small mauve flowers in late spring, borne on naked branches.

The characteristic heart-shaped leaves emerge with orange-red hues, changing to golden-green over the summer, and finally golden-yellow in the autumn.

Hearts of Gold cercis (redbud) trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

  • 2-year pot-grown tree £98.00

    Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
    In a 12L pot
    Medium size (2.5m-3.5m after 10 years)
Next deliveries

Delivery from week commencing 3rd November 2025 for pot grown trees and December 2025 for bare-rooted or mixed orders.

How to grow

Hearts of Gold is noticeably more vigorous than most other forms of Cercis canadensis and should reach 2m-3m within 5 years  It also flowers from a younger age than many others.

History

Hearts of Gold was developed at North Carolina State University.

Hearts of Gold characteristics

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAttractive foliageAutumn foliage colourVariegated foliageSummer foliage colour
  • Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
  • Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
  • SunlightTolerates shadePrefers full sun
  • PruningPrune after flowering
  • Site conditionsOccasional droughtFree-draining site
  • Flower colourCrimsonPurpleMauve
  • Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
  • Flowering monthMay
  • Leaf colourYellow-green
  • Leaf colour - autumnYellow
  • Leaf/Flower sequenceFlowers appear first
  • Country of originUnited States
  • Annual cycleDeciduous

What will it look like?

Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied. Approximate girth: 6/8cm. We try to keep all pot-grown trees down to about 1.5m as supplied, but some may be larger. Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years.

Ceris Can Hearts of Gold redbud

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