The Bubble Gum Redbud lights up early spring with hot pink blooms, delivering bold color, big personality, and a compact size to any landscape.
FEATURES:
- Brilliant bubblegum-pink flowers bloom in early spring
- Compact size perfect for small spaces and front yards
- Unique branching habit with year-round interest
- Easy to grow and native to the eastern U.S.
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree - does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Use the Bubble Gum Redbud as a front-yard showstopper or plant near a patio or entry to enjoy its bold spring blooms up close. Its compact form makes it ideal for layering beneath taller shade trees or anchoring foundation beds.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6–9
- Mature Height: 10–15 feet tall
- Mature Width: 10–15 feet wide
- Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Spacing: 10–15 feet apart
Bubble Gum Redbud
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Cercis chinensis 'Bubble Gum'
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The Bubble Gum Redbud lights up early spring with hot pink blooms, delivering bold color, big personality, and a compact size to any landscape.
FEATURES:
- Brilliant bubblegum-pink flowers bloom in early spring
- Compact size perfect for small spaces and front yards
- Unique branching habit with year-round interest
- Easy to grow and native to the eastern U.S.
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree - does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Use the Bubble Gum Redbud as a front-yard showstopper or plant near a patio or entry to enjoy its bold spring blooms up close. Its compact form makes it ideal for layering beneath taller shade trees or anchoring foundation beds.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6–9
- Mature Height: 10–15 feet tall
- Mature Width: 10–15 feet wide
- Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Spacing: 10–15 feet apart
Why plant Bubble Gum Redbud?
A selection of Chinese Redbud (Cercis chinensis), Bubble Gum was chosen for its compact growth, dense flower coverage, and vivid color. It’s a cousin of the native Eastern Redbud but stays smaller and bushier—ideal for tighter landscapes or ornamental use. Hand-grown by our expert growers and delivered mature, it's ready to perform the moment it’s planted.
How to use Bubble Gum Redbud in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Once established, the Bubble Gum Redbud produces vivid pink blooms each spring—often before its leaves appear. For best results, plant in full sun and keep it well-watered during dry spells.
While similar in bloom color and timing, Bubble Gum Redbud stays more compact and rounded. It’s a Chinese Redbud variety, which means tighter branching, shorter stature, and a more refined ornamental form compared to its Eastern cousin.
Absolutely. The Bubble Gum Redbud is perfect for close viewing. Its compact size and dramatic spring color make it ideal for patios, entryways, and front yards. Plant where you’ll enjoy its early-season bloom show!
