Cercis canadensis 'Vanilla Twist' ~ Vanilla Twist Weeping Redbud 8-11ft-spread 2014-12-30 11 32 25 American

2014-12-30 11 32 25 American Holly along River Road (New Jersey Route 175) in Ewing

(4) Photo by Jean

Its new growth - stems and twigs included- is tinted red before maturing to green and the foliage takes on a bright orange-red to brilliant red color in fall

The lightly toothed shiny foliage emerges bold red before maturing to dark green

The color contrasts nicely against the large panicles of deep pink flowers that bloom early in summer and will bloom again later in summer if the first flush of flowers is deadheaded

Cercis canadensis 'Vanilla Twist' ~ Vanilla Twist Weeping Redbud 8-11ft-spread 2014-12-30 11 32 25 AmericanThe Vanilla Twist Weeping Redbud typically grows to a height of 6 to 8 feet (1. 8 to 2. 4 meters) with a spread of 8 to 10 feet (2. 4 to 3 meters). It has a weeping, cascading form, with branches that twist and turn, creating an elegant and graceful appearance. In early spring, before the leaves emerge, the Vanilla Twist Weeping Redbud produces clusters of small, pink to lavender flowers along its weeping branches. These flowers cover the tree and