Cercis canadensis 'Alley Cat' pieris maintaining a rich velvet-maroon color

maintaining a rich velvet-maroon color all season on a dramatically pendulous framework

leathery leaves that transition to a brilliant deep purple in the fall

yellow leaved tree is perfect for parks and large open spaces

slender growing habit with a columnar shape

madium to large shade tree with nuts that are prized by humans and wildlife

Cercis canadensis 'Alley Cat' pieris maintaining a rich velvet-maroon colorOne of the best variegated redbuds, its heart shaped leaves are uniquely "speckled" with white as if splashed with paint. Unlike other variegated trees, the white markings on this variety are very stable and highly resistant to sun scorch.