Kay's Early Hope Cercis chinensis Disease Resistant though many gardeners choose to

though many gardeners choose to leave later-season flowers intact to provide seed heads for overwintering birds

but also plays well with others — the blue-toned leaves create an unexpected and elegant contrast when planted alongside trees and shrubs with warmer green

Avoid planting in hot

but also the attractive speckled throats of the rose pink blossoms

or grouped planting

Kay's Early Hope Cercis chinensis Disease Resistant though many gardeners choose toA dazzling herald of early spring, Cercis chinensis Kays Early Hope is a breathtaking Chinese redbud that welcomes the season with a profusion of vivid pink blossoms. As one of the earliest flowering redbuds, it covers its bare branches in dense clusters of bright magenta pink flowers, creating a striking display before the first leaves emerge. Reaching 10 to 15 feet tall with a broad, spreading habit, this small ornamental tree or large shrub is a