Compact Ornamental Tree with Stunning Golden-Yellow Foliage and Rosy-Pink Spring Blooms
Hearts of Gold Redbud Tree features stunning golden-yellow heart-shaped foliage that emerges chartreuse in spring and rosy-pink flowers that bloom before leaves emerge. This compact ornamental tree offers exceptional foliage color, early spring blooms, and pollinator attraction, making it perfect for specimen plantings, small gardens, and mixed borders.
Key Features
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Golden-Yellow Foliage: Stunning heart-shaped leaves emerge chartreuse and mature to golden-yellow
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Rosy-Pink Spring Blooms: Flowers cover branches before leaves emerge in early spring
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Compact Size: Grows 8-10' tall, perfect for small landscapes
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Attracts Pollinators: Flowers attract butterflies and early-season pollinators
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Year-Round Interest: Golden foliage provides color from spring through fall
Growing Specifications
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Light: Full sun to part shade
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Mature Size: 8-10' tall x 8-10' wide
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Hardiness: Zones 5-9
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Type: Deciduous flowering tree
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Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Minimal pruning needed.
Landscape Uses
Perfect for specimen plantings, small gardens, mixed borders, and foundation plantings. Pairs beautifully with purple-leaved plants for dramatic contrast. Excellent choice for adding vibrant color and early spring blooms to compact landscapes.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Mulch around base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during establishment, then moderately once established. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced tree fertilizer.
For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.
Pricing & Availability
All items are subject to availability. You may contact us via email - mulchpit1@gmail.com or call us at 615-754-7076 to check our current availability. We strive to keep our website prices accurate, but prices are subject to change.
