Black Pearl Redbud - Cercis x 'JN16' Container Planting The leaves quickly come on

The leaves quickly come on after the blooms

as a backdrop in borders

Blue flowers are complimented by a cream colored center over bright green clumping foliage

They make good specimen trees in the yard

color will vary based on seasonal conditions

Black Pearl Redbud - Cercis x 'JN16' Container Planting The leaves quickly come onIf you've spent any time comparing purple leafed redbuds, you know there's purple, and then there's purple. Black Pearl takes the latter category and runs with it into near black territory. When those glossy, heart shaped leaves emerge in springeach measuring around 5. 75 inches long and 5. 5 inches widethey don't mess around with tentative burgundy tones. These leaves commit to a deep maroon so intense that in certain light conditions they appear