Cercis Black Pearl™ Redbud

Cercis Black Pearl™ Redbud

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Key Characteristics
Zone
5 - 9
Mature Height in Inches
20 Feet
Mature Width in Inches
25 Feet
Sun / Shade
Full Sun, Part Shade
Moisture Level
Moist, well-drained
Soil Type
Clay

Description / Cercis Black Pearl™ Redbud

Cercis Black Pearl™ is a native deciduous understory tree offering multi-season interest, grown for its lovely architecture, dark leaf color, and extravagant spring bloom. Extremely floriferous, this small tree puts on a sensational show in spring, flowering in showy clusters of charming pea-like lavender-pink flowers on bare branches, before the foliage emerges. Dry, flattened, bean-like seedpods follow in mid to late summer. The nectar-rich flowers are a food source for bees and early season butterflies, and the seeds sustain several species of songbirds throughout fall and winter. Its graceful canopy of large, heart-shaped, maroon-colored leaves holds its color through summer and typically turns attractive shades of chartreuse yellow in fall.

A Cercis canadensis species, Black Pearl resulted from a controlled cross between C. canadensis 'Ruby Falls' and C. canadensis 'JN2' THE RISING SUN. The tree has a moderate to vigorous growth rate and a compact, upright, freely branching habit with relatively short internodes and an overall shape that is broad, rounded, and oval. Redbud trees are great specimen, shade, and patio trees, but they are especially eye-catching in group plantings.

Black Pearl grows best in sunny to dappled sun locations with organic, moist, well-draining soil having an acidic or alkaline pH, but it tolerates most soils, including loam, sand, and clay. In hot climates, some shade may be required for best performance. Adding mulch around the tree's base will help keep roots moist and cool. The plant is black walnut resistant.

A native tree, Cercis Black Pearl is indigenous to North America, from Connecticut to New York to southern Ontario and the Great Lakes south to West Texas and Florida. Native plants are not only beautiful but also environmentally friendly. Naturally adapted to the climate and soil conditions of the region, they thrive without fertilizers or extra watering, once established. They also act as natural pest controls, reducing the need for pesticides in the garden. Landscaping with native plants promotes biodiversity and provides shelter and quality food for wildlife and pollinators, bringing gardens to life.

Product Details

SKU 29154
Item Form 2-Gallon
Genus Cercis
Species canadensis
Variety 'JN16'
Plant Patent PP28627
Product Classification Trees
Habit Upright
USDA Zone Low 5
USDA Zone High 9
Sun / Shade Full Sun, Part Shade
Moisture Level Moist, well-drained
Soil Type Clay
Bloom Color Pink
Bloom Season Start Early Spring
Bloom Season End Early Spring
Foliage Color Purple
Mature Width in Inches 300.00
Mature Height in Inches 240.00
Special Features Bird Lovers, Butterfly Lovers, Easy Care Plants, Fall Color
Uses Beds, Fall Color, Specimen
Zone 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
State Shipping Restrictions GU, HI, PR, VI
Discount Exempt No

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  1. Tim

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    This redbud did not last 1 year before becoming a stick 0 people found this helpful

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    I'll preface my review by saying I've successfully grown several other bare root trees in my yard. This little Cercis Black Pearl sapling arrived in good condition in my Zone 5a Twin Cities neighborhood in May 2024, and I followed all the guidlines and instructions when placing the tree in the ground. I saw no new growth at all during the summer, but that' is pretty typical for a newly-planted tree. In late August the leaves started turning green before they unexpectedly dropped (several weeks before my neighbor's redbud). The sapling was given a good drink of water (several gallons) before the first frost, and even though it had 6 inches of mulch and a burlap covering, it did not survive our rather mild MN winter. Of course it is past the 90 day warranty, but I certainly won't be trying my luck here again.

    Response from store

    Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed experience—we’re genuinely sorry to hear that your Black Pearl Redbud did not survive the winter, especially after the care and effort you put into planting and protecting it. We understand how disappointing that must be, particularly when you've had success with other bare root trees.

    While it’s true this is beyond our standard warranty period, we still want to understand what may have happened and see how we can assist. We’ve sent you an email to gather a few more details about your planting conditions and the tree’s decline.

    Your feedback is important to us, and we appreciate the opportunity to learn more and support you however we can.
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