Chinese Redbud

The Chinese Redbud is within the same genus as the Eastern Redbud, but features larger, bright magenta flowers and glossy heart-shaped leaves. This species, which is native to Eastern China, exhibits beautiful spring color and uniquely shaped flowers characteristic of the pea family (Fabaceae). The ‘Kay’s Early Hope’ cultivar has an extended bloom period from March to April and is named after the women’s basketball coach at North Carolina State, where the cultivar was developed.

Common Name(s)	Chinese Redbud
Latin Name	Cercis chinensis
Indigenous Name(s)
Cultivar/Variety	‘Kay’s Early Hope’
Commercial Name

More about Tree #148:

Where to find Arbor Walk #148

Data on the space around this tree

Data on this tree over time

More about Chinese Redbud in general:

How to identify Chinese Redbud

Relationship of Cercis chinensis to other species in the Arboretum

Global Distribution of Chinese Redbud

Additional Resources on the Chinese Redbud