{"product_id":"golden-falls","title":"Golden Falls® Redbud | Weeping Golden Redbud","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGolden Falls® Redbud\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCercis canadensis ‘NC2015-12’ PP31,658\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA striking weeping redbud featuring brilliant golden foliage, graceful cascading branches, and beautiful lavender-pink spring flowers.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep evenly moist while establishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10–12 ft. tall × 4–6 ft. wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to many soil types\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones 5–9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavender-pink flowers in early spring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden-yellow to chartreuse, heart-shaped leaves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, strongly weeping form\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Falls® Redbud brings together the beautiful spring flowering of our native eastern redbud with brilliant foliage and an elegant weeping habit. Before the leaves emerge in spring, the cascading branches are decorated with clusters of lavender-pink flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering, heart-shaped leaves emerge in shades of orange-gold before developing their characteristic bright golden-yellow to chartreuse color. The foliage provides outstanding color throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts narrow, cascading form makes Golden Falls® particularly valuable where you want the impact of a specimen tree without sacrificing a large amount of garden space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant golden foliage provides season-long interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraceful weeping branches create a distinctive architectural form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender-pink flowers provide beautiful early-spring color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarrow habit works well in smaller landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides an early-season nectar source for pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped through the NC State University redbud breeding program\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent specimen tree for Central North Carolina landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Falls® is ideal as a \u003cstrong\u003especimen or focal-point tree\u003c\/strong\u003e where its cascading habit can be fully appreciated. Plant it near a patio, walkway, garden entrance, courtyard or within a mixed shrub and perennial border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts relatively narrow spread also makes it a good choice for smaller residential gardens and locations where a broad-growing tree would require too much room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Golden Falls® in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e and well-drained soil. Dig the planting hole approximately twice as wide as the root ball but no deeper. Position the root flare at or slightly above the surrounding soil level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater thoroughly after planting and provide consistent moisture during the first growing season. Deep watering encourages the development of a strong root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply 2–3 inches of mulch over the root zone, keeping the mulch several inches away from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle pruning is normally required. Remove dead, damaged or crossing branches as needed while preserving the tree's natural cascading form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFranklin Brothers’ Central NC Advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Falls® is especially well suited to the \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Piedmont\u003c\/strong\u003e. It will tolerate full sun, but in our hot Central NC summers, a location receiving \u003cstrong\u003emorning sun with some protection from the strongest late-afternoon heat\u003c\/strong\u003e can help maintain attractive foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood drainage is particularly important. Avoid low areas where water remains around the roots following heavy rainfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep newly planted trees consistently watered through their first summer. Once established, water deeply during extended periods of hot, dry weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive Golden Falls® enough open space to display its cascading branches. Avoid crowding it between larger shrubs where its distinctive weeping form will be hidden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Falls® was developed by \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Dennis Werner through the NC State University redbud breeding program\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cultivar combines the colorful foliage characteristics of golden-leaved redbuds with a strongly weeping growth habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cultivar is protected by \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. Plant Patent PP31,658\u003c\/strong\u003e, so unauthorized asexual propagation is prohibited while the patent remains in effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Falls® gives gardeners three desirable features in one tree: \u003cstrong\u003espring flowers, brilliant golden foliage, and an elegant cascading form.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSEO information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO Page Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGolden Falls® Redbud | Weeping Golden Redbud | Franklin Brothers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeta Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGolden Falls® Redbud features lavender-pink spring blooms, brilliant golden foliage and a graceful weeping habit. 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