Rising Sun™ Redbud Tree

Cercis canadensis 'JN2'

$149⁹⁹

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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
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
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
#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

Rising Sun™ Redbud Tree highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Cercis canadensis 'JN2'
Growing Zones

5-9
Mature Height

10 - 12 feet
Mature Spread

8 - 10 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Lavender Pink
Fall Color

Yellow, Gold
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pruning Time

After Flowering
Bloom Period

Early Spring, Late Spring

Growing Zones 5-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

Dayglo Color Blend Rising Sun™ Redbud

Amazing Pop of Color in Your Landscape
Extraordinarily Ornamental Tree
Bright Pink-Purple, Abundant Pea-Shaped Blooms in Spring
Excellent Nectar Source for Butterflies
New Leaves Emerge Sunny Yellow-Apricot and Mature to Orange and Lime Green
Multiple Colors of Foliage Appear on the Tree at the Same Time
Heart-Shaped Leaves Stay Bold and Colorful for a Long Time in Summer
Horizontal Branches Arch Upward at the Ends
Winter Interest
Remains Compact Overall
Disease-Resistant, Widely Adapted & Easy-Care

Love every season with the outstanding ornamental display of Rising Sun™ Redbud Tree (Cercis canadensis 'JN2'). Especially in smaller yards, you really need a "superstar" to make your landscape design work for you.

Rising Sun™ Redbud easily plays the starring role to give you what you really want in flowering trees. It also happens to be one tough customer that resists heat and leaf scorch. It is easy care, colorful, and compact.

Of course, you choose Redbud trees for the power ballad of their spring flower display. Rising Sun doesn't disappoint, with weeks of electric pink-purple, pea-shaped flowers held all along the bare branches in early spring.

The earliest butterflies of the season will come in groups to feast on the rich nectar source. This special cultivar of a native Redbud will become a hot gathering spot for your beneficial neighborhood pollinators.

For the next act, Rising Sun™ Redbud foliage may take a while to emerge after the flowers. Be grateful, it's not dead. Instead, it's just waiting for the anticipation to build.

You'll be starstruck by the new heart-shaped leaves. They deliver a kaleidoscope of color, emerging a highly pigmented deep apricot-laden marmalade.

As the beat of your spring goes on, the foliage develops into a quietly riotous mix of sunshine yellow, acid shades of orange-gold, and apricot. Yes, you'll see all those amazing technicolors at the same time on a single tree.

The effect is amplified with gentle motion. Each leaf hangs from a long petiole and you know they will sway, skip, and move in every windy city.

For summer, you'll love the hue of the mature leaves. It's an energetic, sublime lime green that gets your motor running.

Even the small, compact form is showy. Spreading branches grow nearly straight out from the trunk, then graciously dip down and arch back up again at the ends.

It will look great in winter, spring, summer and fall. Call on Rising Sun™ for a spectacular, small-scale focal point in any yard.

Your landscape needs the funky vibe Rising Sun™ gives up. It's a solid gold choice, for a platinum-level focal point in your landscape. Order Rising Sun Redbud trees now!

How to Use Rising Sun™ Redbud in the Landscape

Maybe you have the perfect place picked out for a small, ornamental tree. Rising Sun™ makes the top of the charts for a sustained "pop" of color.

Not sure where you would use it? Create a spot in your landscape for this noted variety!

Study the way the light crosses your property. Is there a spot where the setting sun seems to glow?

Or a bright midday shaft of daylight? Add one, three, or even five Rising Sun™ trees in a syncopated curved line to catch the rays. You'll create an overnight sensation!

Add cozy seating in the shade of these pint-sized powerhouses. Carve out the space you need for a private getaway in your yard.

Don't be afraid to go big and bold with Rising Sun™. Go ahead and make your neighbors jealous!

They make a fabulous grouping for a raised berm planting. Create an amazing backdrop on the north side of your garden beds. Run them along the length of your driveway.

These divas also work well to draw eyes to your commercial property. Plant several of them near the entrance of your building as a cheap advertising trick.

For a close planting where the canopies touch, plant them six feet apart on center. You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next. Vary the spacing out to 12 feet or more to let it all hang out in a casual, informal planting.

#ProPlantTips for Care

You'll get the best color from Rising Sun™ in full sun with at least 6 hours of daylight. In the warmest zones, it's advised that you provide morning sun and protection from the hot afternoon sun.

Be sure to add a packet of Nature Hills Root Booster to the last few inches of backfill soil during planting. Boost your soil ecosystem with beneficial microbes to help your tree access water and micronutrients across its entire lifespan.

Provide a regular schedule of water, especially for young trees and during extended heat. Mulch helps keep the root system nice and cool. Spread a three-inch layer all around the trunk, but pull it away from touching the trunk.

This adaptable tree is cold-hardy, heat-tolerant, and can thrive in any well-drained soil. Create a raised bed if you need to improve the rate at which water drains from your soil.

The popularity of these amazing feature trees is sweeping the nation. Place your order for Rising Sun™ Redbud Tree today!