Cercis chinensis | Chinese Redbud | 15 Seeds

Cercis chinensis, commonly known as Chinese redbud, is a deciduous ornamental tree or large shrub native to China, prized for its vibrant early spring display and attractive foliage. It typically grows 10 to 15 feet tall, with a rounded to spreading habit and multiple trunks or low branching. In early spring, before the leaves emerge, the bare branches are adorned with clusters of small, pea-like flowers in shades of rose-pink to magenta, creating a striking visual effect. The flowers often appear directly on the stems and trunk, a trait known as cauliflory. Following the bloom, heart-shaped leaves emerge in a rich green color, sometimes with a bronze or reddish tint when young, and they provide dense, attractive foliage throughout the growing season. In fall, the leaves may turn golden yellow before dropping. The tree also produces slender, flat seed pods that mature by late summer and may persist into winter. Cercis chinensis thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, we