Trees

Cercis canadensis 'Ace of Hearts'

Ace of Hearts redbud

Cercis canadensis 'Ace of Hearts' redbud in spring bloom. Photo courtesy of PlantHaven International, used to promote this PlantHaven product

Ace of Hearts is distinguished by a compact, naturally domed canopy and small, lightly glossy green leaves. The dense outline offers a tidier silhouette than many seedling redbuds. Selected for its restrained habit, it is a useful choice where a broad but relatively low flowering tree is wanted.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Size: Height: About 12 ft · Width: About 15 ft
Water: Moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA 5–9 reported by Sooner; Pleasant Run rates zone 6

Sizes & prices

B&B 2.75"+Upright Dwarf Redbud$749.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Use: Ornamental specimen; Understory planting
Major issues: Canker, dieback, Verticillium wilt and borers can affect stressed redbuds; avoid root disturbance.
Form: Compact domed crown
Fruit / litter: Reported to form few pods; do not assume complete sterility.
Growth rate: Species: moderate; compact and weeping cultivars differ in extension growth.

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Browsing can be significant despite some resistance reports; protect young trees.
Drought: Parent-species guidance: Drought can stress plants; irrigate through dry periods.
Wet soil: Parent-species guidance: Avoid waterlogged soil.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
Caterpillar host: Caterpillars
Evidence: Species-level guidance; cultivar habitat value varies.

Native range

Native range / parentage: Cultivar/selection of a species native to eastern and central North America. Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.
Tristate native status: Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Small glossy green leaves

Growing & care

Pruning: Maintain sound branch attachments while young; remove dead wood and weak crossing branches. Preserve a weeping cultivar's trained leader and remove shoots below any graft.
Soil: Moist, well-drained; brief dry periods tolerated

Sources & photo credits

Published plant patent

NC State Extension

Rutgers Cooperative Extension

Sooner Plant Farm

Pleasant Run Nursery

JC Raulston Arboretum

The Morton Arboretum

horticulture.mgcafe.uky.edu

Photo: Photo courtesy of PlantHaven International; resized for web. · PlantHaven product promotional marketing photo grant

Image notes: Cercis canadensis 'Ace of Hearts' redbud in spring bloom. Photo courtesy of PlantHaven International, used to promote this PlantHaven product; resized for web.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.