Common name: Golden Falls Weeping Redbud

Description: This exceptional cultivar combines a graceful weeping habit with spectacular golden-yellow foliage, creating a truly stunning ornamental tree. The heart-shaped leaves emerge in spring with a bright, vibrant yellow colour that holds well throughout the summer months, especially when planted in optimal light conditions. Before the foliage appears, the bare branches become adorned with the typical lavender-pink, pea-like flowers of redbuds, creating a beautiful contrast against the golden leaves that follow. The weeping form creates an elegant cascading silhouette that adds architectural interest to the garden year-round. 'Golden Falls' maintains a compact size, making it perfect for smaller gardens or as a focal point in mixed borders.

Other benefits: distinctive weeping habit, bright golden foliage, attractive winter branch structure

Wildlife attraction: bees, butterflies, pollinators

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 2m x 1.5m

Position: best in dappled or morning sun with afternoon shade; too much direct sun can scorch leaves, while too much shade reduces yellow intensity

Soil pH: adaptable to various soils; performs well in neutral to slightly acidic conditions

Moisture: moderate water needs; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates some drought once established; requires well-drained soil

Winter hardiness: cold hardy to -23°C