Dark pink flowers emerge in late April or early May before the leaves begin to show in shade of copper pink and soft green. As the foliage matures splashes of white variegation appear remaining stable and scorch resistant. Alan Bush found Cercis c. ‘Alley Cat’ in an alley near his home in Kentucky.
Product Description
CERCIS canadensis ‘Alley Cat’ – Alley Cat Redbud
Dark pink flowers emerge in late April or early May before the leaves begin to show in shades of copper pink and soft green. As the foliage matures splashes of white variegation appear remaining stable and scorch-resistant. Alan Bush found Cercis c. ‘Alley Cat’ in an alley near his home in Kentucky. Native cultivar.
Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Size: Height 20-25ft., Width 25-30ft.
Zone: 5-9
Flower: Pink
Bloom Time: April-May
Attributes: Low Maintenance, Pollinator, Showy Flower, Deer Tolerant, Native