Kay's Early Hope Cercis chinensis Disease Resistant Hardy in USDA zones 3-8

Hardy in USDA zones 3-8

though many gardeners choose to leave later-season flowers intact to provide seed heads for overwintering birds

but also plays well with others — the blue-toned leaves create an unexpected and elegant contrast when planted alongside trees and shrubs with warmer green

naturalized areas

Kay's Early Hope Cercis chinensis Disease Resistant Hardy in USDA zones 3-8A dazzling herald of early spring, Cercis chinensis Kays Early Hope is a breathtaking Chinese redbud that welcomes the season with a profusion of vivid pink blossoms. As one of the earliest flowering redbuds, it covers its bare branches in dense clusters of bright magenta pink flowers, creating a striking display before the first leaves emerge. Reaching 10 to 15 feet tall with a broad, spreading habit, this small ornamental tree or large shrub is a