We are just in love with Cercis chinensis ‘Kay’s Early Hope’, a recent redbud release from the JC Raulston Arboretum. Here’s our specimen in full flower. The plant is named in honor of the late Kay Yow, longtime women’s basketball coach at NC State.
Kay’s Early Hope
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Very nice! How does it differ from ‘Avondale’?
C. ‘Avondale’ is more upright and C. ‘Kay’s Early Hope’ is more spreading.