Ruby Falls Redbud displays purple foliage on a small, weeping understory tree. An F2 hybrid, it inherited its weeping form from one parent plant: the weeping green ‘Covey’ redbud, and its dark ruby-purple leaf color from another parent: ‘Forest Pansy’ redbud. The pendulous tree reaches a 4-6 ft. tall and spread 6-8 ft. 

 Ruby Falls blooms in early spring when clusters of small pink rose-purple, pea-like flowers accentuate its branches for 2-3 weeks (March-April) before the foliage emerges. The purple, heart-shaped leaves change to green as the season progresses. Fall color on this deciduous ornamental is yellow until leaf drop in early winter. The cultivar benefits from an exposure of part sun to shade and grows in a range of well-drained soil types. It is hardy in zones 6-9. Available from Garden Debut.