Black Pearl™ Redbud Tree
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Black Pearl™ Redbud Tree highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
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Growing Zones 5-9
Incredible Dark Foliage Black Pearl™ Redbud
- Heart-Shaped Leaves Are So Dark-Purple, They Are Nearly Black
- New Leaves are Incredibly Glossy
- Thick, Leathery Leaves
- Beautiful Flowering Spring Display
- One of the First Trees to Bloom
- Pea-Shaped, Pink-Lavender Flowers on Bare Branches and Trunk
- Early Nectar Source for Beneficial Pollinators and Butterflies
- Foliage Gets Even Darker for Fall Color
- Wonderful Ornamental for Small Lots
- Excellent Cultivar of a Native Tree
Craving an ornamental tree with a boldly dramatic look to entice visitors to a secluded corner of your landscape? Or, need an "over the top" focal point to place front and center in your garden design?
Extreme foliage makes the Black Pearl™ Redbud (Cercis canadensis 'JN16') a stand-up selection. Turn heads with glossy heart-shaped leaves the color of blackberries.
Black Pearl™ Redbud packs a wallop. This fascinating cultivar of native Eastern Redbud keeps your interest all season long.
The display starts very early. Treat yourself to a dynamic flowering display of electric purple-lavender-pink blooms.
The flower power is extremely noticeable. Redbud blooms "pop", because they develop while the branches are bare of leaves.
You'll see the lavish floral display on each branch, and down the trunk in early spring. Dark gray bark makes a perfect, high-impact contrast.
The flowers last for weeks! Feel good about supporting local pollinators, who appreciate this early nectar source.
Black Pearl™ adds another impressive quality when the lustrous new leaves start to emerge. Their shine is so intense, they almost look waxed.
Leathery leaves are a stunning ornamental feature. The color is such a deep, dark purple, so dark that you'll swear it's black!
Spend just a moment imagining this compact tree that spreads a bit wider than tall. It's densely covered with extraordinary black leaves that hang on long petioles and catch every breeze.
This tree will be the pride of your place and the talk of your neighborhood. It's small enough to fit in many places and special enough to be given as a thoughtful gift.
Even as the year winds down, Black Pearl™ Redbud continues to impress. The healthy foliage simply deepens even further for exceptional fall color.
Don't miss your chance to own a Black Pearl™ Redbud. These popular deep purple-leaved Redbud trees are eagerly sought after by property owners across a wide geographic area.
Place your order as soon as you see the trees in stock on our site!
How to Use Black Pearl™ Redbud in the Landscape
A perfect size for small space gardens, Black Pearl™ Redbud would capture attention as an anchor in your foundation planting. Make traffic slow down and even stop with one planted 20 feet from the corner of your home.
Place a single tree to cast shade and set the stage for an entertainment area. Use in a mulched bed, and underplant with a collection of low-maintenance Encore® Azaleas for their brilliant reblooming color.
On a larger lot, a series of Black Pearl™ Redbuds can become an unforgettable backdrop. Plant a natural-looking undulating row, varying the spacing between trees from 15 - 25 feet apart.
Include a Rising Sun Redbud as the main attraction in that lineup. Black Pearl's™ dark foliage would support the multicolored foliage of Rising Sun.
Love that dark foliage? Use that as a common theme in an all-black "Gothic Garden" for an unusual look. Partner with your favorite bloom color of Black Diamond® Crape Myrtles, then pop Tiny Wine Ninebark in the foreground.
These lovely trees look incredible when reflected in a water feature. Try them scattered around the edge of a pond to capture them at their best.
Grow them as part of an erosion control effort along creek beds. That showy foliage color softens a bit in partial shade, but will still stand out in a crowd.
No yard? They can be grown in extra-large outdoor containers for many years as valuable living decor.
#ProPlantTips for Care
For the richest color, plant Black Pearl™ Redbud trees in full sun. They'll tolerate partial shade but do color best with at least six hours of sunlight a day.
In hot climates, consider a planting site with afternoon shade. A three-inch layer of mulch over their root systems is a great idea to keep your tree happy and healthy.
They prefer well-drained soil but can grow even in challenging clay soil types. They are naturally adaptable and quite easy care once established.
Get them off to the best start with a pack of Nature Hills Root Booster in your order. Add at planting time, following directions on the label to support your tree's ability to access nutrients and water from the surrounding soil along the life of the tree.
Provide a regular schedule of water, if you don't get adequate rainfall. Container-grown trees must be watered regularly to keep them alive.
Please be patient in springtime. Newly installed Redbuds are notoriously slow to leaf out. We know you want to relish that deliciously dark color; good things take time!
- Full Sun & Partial/Afternoon Shade
- Well-Drained Moist Soil
- Disease-Resistant Foliage & Juglone Tolerant
- Grows in Clay Soil
- Widely Adapted & Easy-Care
- Prune After Flowering
You'll get so much joy from your Black Pearl™ Redbud. Order from our expert growers today!
Single Stem, Multi Stem, Shrub Form, Oh My!
Before you buy, make sure you know what you’re getting! Single stem, multi stem and shrub forms are different so read a bit about which we’re currently offering below.
Single Stem:
These are plants that have one stem coming from the ground. Plants can also be considered single stem when lower branches are removed to raise the height of the branching. Sometimes, you will hear a single stem referred to as Tree Form.
Multi Stem:
These are plants with 2 or more stems planted together in the ground in close proximity to form a clump. There are times when multiple stems are formed by a tree that branches at the soil line with more than one main stem.
Shrub Form:
These are bushy plants with many stems and branches close to the ground. They are referred to as shrubs or bushes and are often shorter than their tree forms.
