Carolina Sweetheart™ Eastern Redbud

Variegated foliage

Botanical Name- Cercis canadensis 'NCCC1'

Pronunciation- SER-sis kah-nah-DEN-sis

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width- 8 ft

Mature Height- 10 ft

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade

Soil Preferences- Average, moist, well-drained soil

Current Size- #7

Bloom Color- Pink

Bloom Time- Early spring

Companion Plants- Foxtail Southwestern White Pine – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest

Fauna Attracted- Bees (especially bumblebees), early butterflies, hummingbirds (nectar from young blooms)

Plant Habit- Tree

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C44

Yearly Care Instructions- Prune deadwood after flowering; water deeply during drought and fertilize in early spring.

Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to remove deadwood and improve structure.

Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Incorporate compost into clay to improve drainage around roots.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone

Possible Issues- Canker diseases, leaf spot