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Cercis canadensis L. Eastern redbud · Ornamentals · bred by Werner Dennis James / Snelling Layne Karlton

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is an F2 hybrid obtained from crossing Cercis canadensis var. texensis «Texas White» and Cercis canadensis «Forest Pansy». At maturity, the plant reaches 2.7–4.5 meters in height and width. The crown is dense, semi-upright; the heart-shaped leaves change color from dark purple in the spring to burgundy or dark olive in the summer and orange-red in the autumn.

Abundant flowering with small purple-pink flowers occurs before the leaves emerge. The plant adapts well to various soil types, provided there is drainage. Like other Cercis species, it can be affected by canker, Verticillium wilt, leaf spot, and powdery mildew.

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: Werner Dennis James / Snelling Layne Karlton Developed the variety
Applicant: Werner Dennis James / Snelling Layne Karlton Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY 224 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

United States of America № 12653814_2

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Application filed 21 December 2009
Registered 6 December 2011
Currently active indefinite in the register

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