The Rising Sun™ Eastern Redbud

The Rising Sun™ is the JN2 cultivar of eastern redbud, introduced by Jackson Nursery for its changing foliage display. Rosy-orchid flowers open along the branches before the leaves; new growth emerges orange, shifts through gold and yellow, and matures to green, often with contrasting colors visible together ([Jackson Nursery](https://jacksonnursery.blogspot.com/p/the-rising-sun.html), [USDA GRIN-Global](https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/accessiondetail?id=2152270)). ## Size and Form This compact ornamental redbud generally matures around 8–12 feet tall and wide, making it suitable for a smaller lawn, patio edge, or mixed border. The U.S. National Arboretum records JN2 as the cultivar name and The Rising Sun as its trademark, preserving the distinction between the botanical selection and its marketed name ([USDA GRIN-Global](https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/accessiondetail?id=2152270), [Urban Tree Farm Nursery](https://www.urbantreefarm.com/product/cercis-canadensis-the-rising-sun/)). ## Site and Seasonal Interest Use full sun or part shade and well-drained soil. Spring flowers precede the bright orange-gold flush, which changes to yellow and green as leaves mature. The compact size and colorful new growth make it a useful focal point where seasonal foliage can be seen close by ([Jackson Nursery](https://jacksonnursery.blogspot.com/p/the-rising-sun.html), [Urban Tree Farm Nursery](https://www.urbantreefarm.com/product/cercis-canadensis-the-rising-sun/)). ## Maintenance Provide regular water during establishment and moderate moisture afterward, with more attention in hot, dry weather. Prune only as needed to remove dead or crossing branches, and preserve the naturally rounded canopy.