Redbud, Midnight Express

Cercis canadensis

$529.99

Outdoor Plant Size

Back for the 2026 season.

Midnight Express® Redbud features showy hot pink pea-like flowers along the branches from early to mid spring before the leaves. It has attractive burgundy-variegated forest green foliage which emerges plum purple in spring. The heart-shaped leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding red in the fall.

Mature Height: 20' - 30'

Mature Spread: 20 - 40'

Sunlight Exposure: Sun, Partial

Water Needs: Moderate

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase and confident in your gardening experience. Plants in healthy condition may be returned within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Non-plant items may also be returned within 14 days if unused and in original packaging. A receipt is required.

Please Note: Images on our website or tags may show plants at full maturity or in bloom. Actual plants may vary in size, maturity, and seasonal appearance at time of purchase.

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase and confident in your gardening experience. Plants in healthy condition may be returned within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Non-plant items may also be returned within 14 days if unused and in original packaging. A receipt is required.

Please Note: Images on our website or tags may show plants at full maturity or in bloom. Actual plants may vary in size, maturity, and seasonal appearance at time of purchase.

Plant Profile

Redbud, Midnight Express

Sunlight Exposure

Sun, Partial

Water Needs

Moderate

Landscape Use

Accent

Growth Rate

Moderate

Growth Shape

Vase-shaped

Flowering Season

Spring

Foliage Color

Green

Pest + Disease Resistance

Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Disease Resistant

Pollinator + Wildlife Support

Native (Great Lakes Region), Benefits Birds

Season of Interest

Spring

Fall Color

Yellow-Gold

Garden Performance & Beauty

None

Environmental Tolerances

Cold Tolerant, Juglone (Black Walnut) Tolerant

Winter Foliage

Deciduous

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Local Delivery

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