Black Pearl™ Redbud Tree
Cercis canadensis 'JN16'
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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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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Black Pearl™ Redbud Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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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.
