Cercis canadensis Little Woody

Common Name:
Little Woody Redbud

Description:
Cercis canadensis ‘Little Woody’ is a compact and highly ornamental dwarf redbud selected for its tidy growth habit, dense branching, and vibrant foliage display. This deciduous small tree or large shrub produces masses of soft pink to rosy-purple pea-shaped flowers along bare stems in late winter to early spring before the foliage emerges, creating a striking seasonal feature. The heart-shaped leaves emerge fresh green and maintain a lush appearance through the warmer months before turning attractive golden-yellow tones in autumn. ‘Little Woody’ is particularly valued for its compact size, making it ideal for smaller gardens, feature planting, courtyards, and large decorative pots. It performs best in a sunny to partly shaded position with well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering during establishment. Well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, this variety provides year-round structure and seasonal interest with minimal maintenance.

Form:

• Tree - Small
• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 2–3 m
• Width: 2–3 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Pink
• Rosy-purple

Key Attributes:

• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Deciduous
• Feature Plant
• Perennial
• Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:

• Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:

• Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa)
• Hellebores
• Hydrangea
• Heuchera
• Camellia
• Azalea
• Clivia
• Daphne