Cercis canadensis 'Vanilla Twist' ~ Vanilla Twist Weeping Redbud 8-11ft-spread Red maple 0381

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The fragrant flowers have rich shades of purple

The lightly toothed shiny foliage emerges bold red before maturing to dark green

2014-12-30 11 32 25 American Holly along River Road (New Jersey Route 175) in Ewing

Its new growth - stems and twigs included- is tinted red before maturing to green and the foliage takes on a bright orange-red to brilliant red color in fall

Cercis canadensis 'Vanilla Twist' ~ Vanilla Twist Weeping Redbud 8-11ft-spread Red maple 0381The Vanilla Twist Weeping Redbud typically grows to a height of 6 to 8 feet (1. 8 to 2. 4 meters) with a spread of 8 to 10 feet (2. 4 to 3 meters). It has a weeping, cascading form, with branches that twist and turn, creating an elegant and graceful appearance. In early spring, before the leaves emerge, the Vanilla Twist Weeping Redbud produces clusters of small, pink to lavender flowers along its weeping branches. These flowers cover the tree and