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Black Pearl Redbud

Bold Color, Compact Size-A Tree That Pulls Its Weight in Every Season

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Ships in Fall
1 for $124.99
$124.99
1 for $124.99
  • flowering dateEarly spring
  • hardiness zone5-9
  • height20 feet
  • restricted statesAE AK AZ CA GU HI ID MT NV OR PR UT WA
  • ship as2-4 FT
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • Dark maroon foliage holds color all season
  • Great size and shape for small yards
  • Early spring flowers attract pollinators

Add strong contrast and reliable structure to your landscape with Black Pearl Redbud. This variety brings bold, deep maroon-purple foliage to the garden—a standout color that holds strong through summer. Before the leaves arrive, you'll enjoy a flush of lavender-pink blooms along the branches. It’s a striking look in early spring, and a sure sign that the season is shifting.

Standout Foliage Adds Lasting Contrast: This tree’s heart-shaped leaves emerge dark and stay rich in color, offering dramatic contrast next to lighter green plants. The foliage doesn’t fade in the heat, which makes it a reliable focal point well into the season.

Compact Form, Ideal for Smaller Landscapes: With a mature height of around 20 feet and a spread of 25 feet, Black Pearl maintains a manageable shape that works in tighter spaces. Its upright habit and even branching give it a refined silhouette, great for front yards, street plantings, or feature spots in mixed borders.

Tough, Adaptable, and Native: As a selection of the Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis), this variety is drought tolerant once established and shows good resilience in urban settings. Native to North America, its blooms support pollinators and provide seasonal interest with minimal maintenance.

Product Details

  • botanical nameCercis canadensis 'JN16' PPAF
  • flowering dateEarly spring
  • flower colorPurple, Pink
  • flower formThe pea-shaped, lavender flowers are produced along the branches and on the trunk in early spring before leaves emerge.
  • foliage typeDeciduous, heart shaped, thick leathery leaves are disease resistant. Deep purple foliage color almost black.
  • formTree
  • growth rateFast
  • hardiness zone5-9
  • height20 feet
  • planting instructionsStake young plants.
  • pruningPrune to maintain form. Winter
  • restricted statesAE AK AZ CA GU HI ID MT NV OR PR UT WA
  • shipping seasonFall
  • ship as2-4 FT
  • soil requirementWell drained soil with plenty of organic matter.
  • spacing30 feet
  • spread25 feet
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • winter careYoung plants may need tree guard to protect from rabbit and deer damage.

Shipping Schedule

When will my order ship?

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:

2025 Fall Shipping Schedule
Zone Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs
3A-4B 9/1/25 - 10/24/25
5A 9/1/25 - 10/24/25
5B 9/1/25 - 10/24/25
6A & 6B 9/1/25 - 10/24/25
7A 9/22/25 - 11/7/25
7B 9/22/25 - 11/7/25
8A & 8B 9/22/25 - 11/7/25
9A-9B 9/22/25 - 11/7/25
10A-10B 9/22/25 - 11/7/25
Last Order Date Zones 3A - 6B: 10/20/25
Zones 7A - 10B: 11/3/25

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