Cercis canadensis 'JN16' [sold as Black Pearl™ Redbud]
Black Pearl™ Redbud

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Pink/Purple (1/2" long, clusters of 4-10 small, lavender-pink flowers in April
 Foliage Notes:
Maroon (maroon summer foliage; chartreuse yellow fall color)
 Ultimate Height:
15-20 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
20-25 feet
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  • Fall Color 239
  • Groupings 212
  • Specimen 630
  • Street Tree 140
  • Showy Flowers 83

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