Purple Rain Redbud Espalier (Cercis canadensis ‘Purple Rain’) is a weeping cultivar of the Eastern Redbud, known for its vibrant purple foliage and cascading branches, but instead of growing like a regular tree, it grows as a vine. It’s a smaller tree, typically reaching 6-8 feet in height and width, making it suitable for various landscape settings. This cultivar is known for its fast growth, attractive foliage that transitions from purple to green to yellow, and its profusion of pinkish-purple flowers in the spring.

• Mature Height: 6 – 8ft
• Mature Width: 6 – 8ft
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Foliage: Dark purple in spring, green tinted purple in summer, bright yellow in fall
• Flowers: Pinkish-purple, pea-like, in clusters along the branches in early spring
• Light: Full sun or mostly sun