Cercis canadensis Caesalpiniaceae Leaves are simple, alternate, deciduous, and heart-shaped with smooth margins. Twigs are maroon to black and zigzag. Buds are small and black above raised leaf scars.
Flowers appear before leaves and are a brilliant purple-pink.
Tolerant of shade. Click on photo to enlarge. All text and photographs are intended for educational purposes only and are not for commercial use in any form. 1999, all rights reserved. Photographs by Mike Hogan.