The Rising Sun Redbud
Cercis canadensis ‘JN2’ PP24451

Plant Details

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5a-9b Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Tree

Height at Maturity: 15-20′

Width at Maturity: 15′

Spacing: 20′ or more for space between trees

Growth Habit / Form: Upright

Growth Rate: Fast

Flower Color: Bright Purple

Flower Size: Small Flowers in Long Clusters

Flowering Period: Late Winter

Flower Type: Single, in Clusters

Fragrant Flowers: No

Foliage Color: Apricot, Bright Golden Yellow, Tangerine, Bright Green

Fragrant Foliage: No

Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, Morning Shade with Evening Sun

Water Needs: Average, Low when established

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist

Soil pH: 6.5 – 8.0 (Slightly Acidic to Slightly Alkaline)

Maintenance / Care: Very Low when left in it’s natural form

Attracts: Visual Attention, Songbirds, Hummingbirds

Resistances: Deer, Disease, Heat, Insect, Drought

Description

An unrivaled foliage and flower color factory spring through fall, the Rising Sun is hands down our favorite of all the Redbud varieties we have growing in our gardens. The incredible color show starts in spring when clusters of bright purple, pea-like flowers cover the branches. Just as the flowers begin to fade you’ll notice the emergence of vivid apricot new leaves that quickly turn to an eye-catching bright golden-yellow, then to chartreuse and finally to a medium green. The orange new leaves continue to come throughout the spring and early summer for a multi-color effect that will blow your socks off! The fastest growing redbud. By mid-summer the leaves turn to light and medium green and then finally to a vivid bright yellow in fall.

We’ve had The Rising Sun Redbud growing in our own gardens since 2013 and it has demonstrated excellent heat and sun tolerance, drought tolerance, heavy periods of rainfall, you name it…this tree has thrived through everything our north-central Georgia climate has thrown at it.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing 15 to 20 feet tall and wide, the Rising Sun Redbud is ideal for use as a focal point specimen or in groupings in sunny or shady landscape or woodland borders. Also nice to frame the corners of tall homes and to provide beauty and some shade around patios, porches and other outdoor living spaces. A fine addition to yellow or orange theme gardens and sunny or partially shaded woodlands

Suggested Spacing: 20 feet or more for space between trees

Growing Preferences

The Rising Sun Redbud tree is very easy to grow in most any moist but well-drained soil of average fertility and full sun or shade. We haven’t grown this one in a lot of shade so not sure if shade has an effect on the foliage color? The tree in our gardens receives about 6 hours of direct sunlight from late morning to late afternoon and puts on a spectacular color show. Standing water or constantly soggy or wet soils are problematic.

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I don’t write reviews as often as I should, but this tree is so spectacular that I had to share my thoughts. Delivery was quick, I open the tall long box to find how long stick with four barely alive leaves on it. I thought this was crazy and I would have to beg to get my money back. I took a chance on it and planted it right away used fertilizer stakes and watered it throughout the summer. The picture here is five months later, I am shocked how quickly it turned into such a beautiful tree, I want to get more of them for my yard! Buy it and love it!————————————————————–Thanks for the photos! It is beautiful! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Looked at many sites and Rising Sun Red Bud was not available, but, Wilson Brothers Gardens had it at great price. Tree shipped 3 days later with FedEx.
FedEx initially stated arrival 2 days later, then no shipping updates for 12 days. Tree arrived day 13 after shipping, but Wilson Brothers Gardens was very responsive and reassuring that tree was packed for 14 days shipping. Tree arrived well packed and pot protected, soil was still moist, lost some leaves but recovered growing leaves 2 weeks after delivery.
Yes, I recommend Wilson Bros Gardens for their responsive communications, tree shipping prep and follow up. Maybe not so FedEx, they did poorly here, but looking forward the this newer RedBud tree. Thank You Wilson Bros Gardens.————————————————–We wish we could deliver each order ourselves, it’s just not possible….Bur we are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! It’s a really cool Redbud!! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Received the potted tree, larger than I expected and in very good condition so at this point I am very satisfied.—————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I was hesitant to buy online, much less from a company I had never heard of before. But Wilson Brothers had the tree I wanted in stock, and their reviews were so glowing, I decided to take a chance. I am so glad that I did! The tree arrived in great shape, and was larger than I had expected. The tree has been in the ground for a couple of weeks now, and seems to be doing fine. Thanks, Wilson Brothers!————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Tress arrived quickly and in good condition. We planted it promptly and it looks great in our garden.——————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I am like a child on Christmas eve eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa but I can’t wait to see my boxes arrive from Wilson Brothers Garden. They are always filled with magnificent plants. The quality is always superb.. To be honest, the 1st time I ordered i was a bit skeptical. Typically when i purchase plants I prefer to see , touch and feel what i am buying.. I have ordered many plants in the past year and all have been in great condition. I just planted the rising sun redbud a few weeks ago. The leaves have began to emerge. . I can’t wait to see the tree covered in its colorful leaves. Wilson brothers provides great information on the plants, where they will flourish the best, soul conditions, and sunlight required.. Excellent variety of healthy, colorful and unique plants.. Much better than the box stores and there is no lugging plants home in you car.———————————————Thanks so much for the kind words!! We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

This looks to be in great shape. Good size, nice straight trunk. Can’t wait till spring! Packaged well.——————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Received my redbud tree today. I want you to know how happy I am. This tree is so beautiful and was received in good condition. I can’t wait to get it planted in my yard. Thank you WILSON BROS.————————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Delivery of this tree was timely .Amazing packaging allows the tree to look as good as if viewed in person. The website makes it easy to browse and find in stock items. Wondering if Flame Thrower redbud due any time soon?—————————————–Don’t know if Flame Thrower will be availible, just keep checking back. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I have ordered several plants from Wilson Bros and each one has arrived healthy and beautiful! I am an avid gardener and I’m very picky about my plants. I can’t say enough great things about this nursery!! You will not be disappointed when ordering from them!! It’s the only nursery I will order my plants from!! Thank you so much for providing a quality nursery with unique plants that you wont find in big box stores!!———————————–Thanks so much for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG 🙂