This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.

• Position: full sun
• Soil: moist, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: March to April
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Considered by many to be the best Cercis on the market, this stunning new redbud, 'Eternal Flame', is a compact, deciduous tree with leaves that are bright, glossy red, aging to a smoky, burnt orange and eventually turning yellow. As the new foliage develops throughout the growing season, this warm tonal tapestry of colours just keeps flowing, while the small pink flowers that appear along the stems in early spring add another dimension to the display. Rightly awarded Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year in 2021, it makes a superb specimen for a small garden, either in a pot or sheltered spot in a border.
  
  
• Garden care: When planting, incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Requires minimal pruning, remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. Apply a balanced general purpose fertiliser in spring.