Rising Sun Redbud

Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud

Common Names

  • Rising Sun™ Eastern Redbud
  • JN2

Scientific Names

  • Cercis canadensis 'JN2'
  • Fabaceae family
Basic Landscape Attributes
Height Range: 
10-12 ft. height
Fall Colors: 
Heart-shaped, tri-color leaves (green to apricot), yellow in fall
Width Range: 
6-10 ft. spread
Flower Type: 
Fuschia pink blooms in spring
Shape: 
Round to shrubby shape

History of
the Tree Species

  • Discovered by Ray and Cindy Jackson of Jackson Nursery (Belvidere, TN) in 2006.
  • Unknown parentage.
  • Chosen for its stunning coloration and high resistance to drought, heat, and sun scorch.

Basic Growing Conditions

  • Full sun to partial shade
  • Good drought tolerance
  • Adaptable to many soil types but prefers moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
Rising Sun Redbud
Rising Sun Redbud

Scientific Facts

  • Can produce large numbers of multi-seeded pods
  • Native Americans are redbud flowers, young pods, and seeds raw or cooked
  • Flowers can be pickled, have a slightly sour taste, high in Vitamin C
  • A 2006 study shows flowers and seeds are high in antioxidants and linolenic/alpha-linolenic acids

Location on tree on Shelby Ave:

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