Cercis canadensis 'JN7' ~ Summer's Tower™ Eastern Redbud

Summer's Tower Eastern Redbud is a small to medium-sized native deciduous tree with a tight vase-shaped crown.  Its main draw is its beautiful lavender pink flowers that bloom in early spring, before the leaves emerge. The flowers are followed by heart-shaped leaves that turn yellow in the fall. They prefer well-drained soil and can tolerate a range of soil types. Type:  Tree Origins: Eastern N. America; GA Native Height:  20’ - 25’ Spread:  10’ - 12’ Spacing:  15’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Pink Season of Interest:  Spring, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Canker can be a significant disease problem. Various diseases and pests and be prevented with regular watering and pruning of dead branches. Does not transplant well, plant when young and leave undisturbed. LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or mass plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Gardens, Screening,