Burgundy Hearts® Redbud

Basic Landscape Attributes

Height Range:

Can reach 25 ft. in height

Fall Colors:

Ornamental, glossy, leathery, green, heart-shaped leaves that turn yellow in fall

Width Range:

Up to 30 ft. spread

Flower Type:

Fuchsia, pea-like flowers, transition to burgundy as they mature

Shape:

Round shape

History of
the Tree Species

Specialized form of eastern redbud...
Discovered in the spring of 2000 by Kerry Swanson and Danny Fountain of Greenleaf Nursery in Park Hill, OK.
One of their 3,000 seedling redbuds grew red leaves, was patented "Greswan" and sold under the name of Burgundy Hearts.
Trademarked between 2007 and 2019.

Flowers are edible, slightly sour, and high in vitamin C
Young pods can be eaten raw, boiled, or sauteed
Inner bark high in tannins, which can be used as a cough suppressant cold treatment
Also useful for calming digestive issues
When boiled, redbud twigs produce a yellow dye
Moderate deer resistance
Attracts birds

Location on tree on Shelby Ave: