| Botanical Name | Cercis canadensis 'JN7' |
| Description | Summer’s Tower™ is a unique, upright columnar Redbud perfectly suited for the Houston metro area's smaller urban lots. It is remarkably heat-tolerant and handles our heavy clay soils better than many other Cercis varieties. Its tight, pyramidal form makes it an excellent choice for street plantings or as a vertical accent. In early spring, the branches are smothered in rosy-pink flowers before the glossy, heart-shaped leaves emerge. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Height x Width | 20-30' Height x 8-12' Width |
| Water | Medium; requires regular watering during the first few growing seasons to establish in clay soil. Do not allow to stand in stagnant water. |
| Zones | 5 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a general-purpose, slow-release fertilizer in early spring before the flower buds open. |
| Pruning | Minimal pruning required due to its naturally upright habit. Prune only to remove dead or crossing branches in late winter. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
| Botanical Name | Cercis canadensis 'JN7' |
| Description | Summer’s Tower™ is a unique, upright columnar Redbud perfectly suited for the Houston metro area's smaller urban lots. It is remarkably heat-tolerant and handles our heavy clay soils better than many other Cercis varieties. Its tight, pyramidal form makes it an excellent choice for street plantings or as a vertical accent. In early spring, the branches are smothered in rosy-pink flowers before the glossy, heart-shaped leaves emerge. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Height x Width | 20-30' Height x 8-12' Width |
| Water | Medium; requires regular watering during the first few growing seasons to establish in clay soil. Do not allow to stand in stagnant water. |
| Zones | 5 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a general-purpose, slow-release fertilizer in early spring before the flower buds open. |
| Pruning | Minimal pruning required due to its naturally upright habit. Prune only to remove dead or crossing branches in late winter. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |