What makes Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls' so perfect, Jay? Well, in addition to its sweet spring blooms and gorgeous colorful heart-shaped leaves, it's also surprisingly easy to care for! Thriving in full sun to part shade, and tolerating most soil conditions, this classy compact cultivar grows to just 6-8' tall and 5-6' wide at maturity, fitting in nicely just about anywhere, and can even be grown in containers! Commonly known as Redbuds, or Eastern redbuds, Cercis canadensis are beautiful and