Lavendar Twist Weeping Redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Covey')

This weeping Redbud (which is pictured here in one of my 2 gallon smart pots in the winter) was found in western NY state. Like most weeping plants it gets only as tall as the stake you put it on, but will flare out and down from there. The flowers are a lavendar purple. Hardy to zones 5-8.

Forest Pansy (Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy')

Unlike many purple leafed trees, this one does not green out in the summer. The purple flowers are heavy in spring and the tree is very hardy to zone 5. What’s not to like? Well, here’s the problem: for no reason after maybe 10 years or sometimes less, the tree does not leaf out in the spring. Mine here seems to be fine going on 20 years, but I have heard lots of stories about cared for trees biting the dust.

Appalachian Red (Cercis canadensis 'Appalachian Red')

Appalachian Red as you might guess is the reddest of the Redbud flowers; With profuse flowering on a vigorous hardy tree, this one is a winner. The size shown is what you actually would get.