Kay's Early Hope Cercis chinensis Disease Resistant Heart-shaped leaves emerge in spring

Heart-shaped leaves emerge in spring looking like they've been dipped in white paint—seriously

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As the season draws to a close these clumps tend to fall

Hardy in USDA zones 3-8

naturalized areas

Kay's Early Hope Cercis chinensis Disease Resistant Heart-shaped leaves emerge in springA 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