Cercis canadensis ‘Golden Falls’ – Weeping Redbud with Golden Foliage
Cercis canadensis ‘Golden Falls’ is a striking and elegant weeping redbud, combining cascading branches with luminous golden foliage. In early spring, before the leaves emerge, soft pink, pea-like flowers appear directly on the bare stems, creating a beautiful contrast against the gently arching framework.
As the season progresses, bright golden-yellow, heart-shaped leaves unfurl, catching the light and bringing warmth and colour to the garden throughout spring and summer. The naturally weeping habit gives ‘Golden Falls’ a graceful, architectural form, making it an excellent focal point in smaller gardens or as a standout specimen in borders.
Despite its refined appearance, this variety is robust and easy to grow. It performs best in sun or partial shade, where its foliage colour is at its brightest, and prefers well-drained soil. Once established, it is tolerant of a range of garden conditions and requires little maintenance beyond light shaping if needed.
Perfect for contemporary gardens, courtyards, or mixed planting schemes, Cercis ‘Golden Falls’ offers year-round structure, spring blossom, and glowing foliage in a compact, manageable size.
Seasonal Highlights
Early Spring: Pink flowers bloom along bare branches.
Spring–Summer: Golden-yellow heart-shaped foliage provides colour and form.
Autumn: Leaves may soften to warmer tones before falling.
Winter: Weeping framework adds architectural interest.
Key Features
Weeping habit – Graceful, cascading form.
Golden foliage – Bright, eye-catching leaf colour.
Spring flowers – Soft pink blooms before leafing.
Compact size – Ideal for small gardens.
Hardy and reliable – Easy-care ornamental tree.
Perfect For
Specimen planting – Strong focal point.
Small gardens – Controlled size and form.
Borders and courtyards – Adds structure and colour.
Contemporary gardens – Clean lines and impact.
Mixed planting schemes – Pairs well with softer shrubs.
Growing Tips
Sun/Position: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging.
Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK.
Care: Minimal pruning; remove dead or crossing branches if required.
Looks Great With
Underplanting – Spring bulbs, Heuchera, Geranium.
Foliage contrast – Dark-leaved shrubs, evergreen ground cover.
Grasses – Light ornamental grasses for movement.
Structural companions – Box, Yew, clipped shrubs.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
