Trees

Cercis canadensis 'JN100'

Hearts A'fire redbud

Hearts A'fire is a small redbud whose young leaves mix burgundy, tangerine and gold before aging toward reddish green. Dark pink flowers appear first in spring, giving way to the multicolored canopy. Its compact dimensions suit a focal planting where the changing foliage can be appreciated throughout the growing season.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Size: Height: 10–15 ft · Width: 10–15 ft
Water: Regular watering until established
Hardiness: USDA 5–9
Bloom: Dark pink, spring

Sizes & prices

#7$249.99
#10$249.99

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 upright crown
Growth rate: Species: moderate; compact and weeping cultivars differ in extension growth.
Fruit / litter: Species-type brown pods may persist and drop; production varies by selection and pollination.

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: Burgundy, orange and gold young growth matures reddish green

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

Creekside Nursery

NC State Extension

Rutgers Cooperative Extension

The Morton Arboretum

horticulture.mgcafe.uky.edu

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