Weeping Redbud for Small Spaces Why Cascading Hearts Redbud Trees? A more compact version of the beloved native Eastern Redbud Tree, the weeping Cascading Hearts Redbud has all the great attributes of the Redbud...just in the perfect size for your small landscape. From its soft purple flowers in spring to its stacked purple foliage in the fall, the Cascading Hearts lives up to its name. The Cascading Hearts delivers month-to-month color and a dimensional look that gives you the yard of the year. Plant it in flower beds around your home or borders along your driveway for a conversation focal point that's unlike any other. No matter where it's placed, the Cascading Redbud takes center stage with its dramatic weeping form. Why Trees.com is Better But the best part about our Cascading Hearts Redbud? It’s made to adapt and grow well, with healthy results as soon as it arrives at your door. That’s because we plant, monitor and ship your tree with care. Unlike other big-box retailers or chain garden centers, we put in the extra work to meticulously nurture your plant and ensure it’s a proven performer. And when you order from Trees.com, you won't get bare-root. Your Redbud Tree is delivered in a pot with well-developed roots. Bare-root plants from big-box have a 50/50 chance of long-term survival...but your Redbud from Trees.com is grown to give you amazing results, year after year. The only catch? The Cascading Hearts will sell out very quickly. Get yours today! Planting & Care 1. Planting: Select an area with well-drained soil and full sun to partial sun (4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight with some afternoon shade). Dig a hole twice as wide as the diameter and as deep as your tree’s root ball. Place your tree, backfill the soil, and water to settle the tree’s roots. Finally, spread 3 to 4 inches of mulch over the planting site to conserve moisture. 2. Watering: During the first year, water your tree about once or twice weekly. If you’re not sure when to water, check the surrounding soil to about 3 inches down. If the soil is dry here, it’s time to water your tree. After the first year, your Redbud can thrive on rainfall alone, but we recommend that you continue to check the soil. Soil should remain moist about 3 inches down. 3. Fertilizing: In early spring, apply compost or a complete fertilizer, such as 5-10-5. Spread evenly around the root zone of the plant according to the label instructions. 4. Pruning: Prune the tree in early summer after the tree is done blooming. Begin by removing any larger lower branches and branches that cross over each other or rub together. Cut off the branches close to the trunk without leaving any stubs. If several branches need to be removed, remove gradually over a few months. In late winter, prune any dead or damaged wood and remove any shoots that are growing from the bottom of the trunk.
