Midnight Express Eastern Redbud

Midnight Express Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Midnight Express')Midnight Express Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Midnight Express') is a bold and refined ornamental tree celebrated for its rich purple foliage, deep pink spring flowers, and upright form. An improvement over older purple-leaved varieties, this cultivar offers enhanced color retention, a vigorous growth habit, and elegant branching structure�making it a dramatic yet dependable focal point in the landscape.Distinctive Features'Midnight Express' bursts into bloom in early spring with clusters of rose-pink flowers that appear along bare branches, signaling the end of winter. As the blossoms fade, deep maroon to purple heart-shaped leaves emerge and maintain their color better than other dark-foliaged redbuds. The tree develops a strong central leader with an upright-oval to rounded canopy, typically reaching 20 to 25 feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide at maturity.Growing Conditions Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to a wide range of conditions...