The phylogeny of Cercis (Fabaceae) was estimated with DNA sequences of the nuclear ribosomal ITS region and the 3′ end of the chloroplast gene ndhF. The combined analysis recovers three trees in which ...

Taxonomic treatments recognize three varieties of Cercis canadensis: with variety canadensis, widespread throughout the eastern United States, and varieties texensis and mexicana, found east and west ...

Rising Sun Redbud is a deciduous tree with apricot to yellow and green heart-shaped leaves. It grows 12-15 feet tall and makes a great specimen plant for a small landscape.

Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis L.) is a small landscape tree that exhibits considerable morphological diversity, including variation in plant architecture, plant size, and flower and leaf colors.

Bravado: exceptionally hardy 'Lavender Twist' was found by the side of the road in Florida 25 years ago Credit: Photo: ALAMY Flowers that cling to bare wood, unsupported by foliage, show real bravado ...

North Carolina State graduate, Jon Roethling discovered the 'Hearts of Gold' cultivar. North Carolina State University graduate, Jon Roethling discovered the ‘Hearts of Gold’ cultivar. It is a unique ...

In the driest years in the California foothills, western-redbud leaves change late in the summer. Their beautiful rounded leaves take on tones of a smoky sunset, much like the color of evening skies ...