Midnight Express® Redbud is a striking ornamental tree featuring deep burgundy-purple foliage and bright pink spring flowers. It delivers strong contrast throughout the season, combining dark leaves with vibrant blooms. With a more upright, refined structure, it is ideal for focal plantings and modern landscape designs.
Key Features
Deep purple foliage (season-long color)
Bright pink spring blooms
More upright, refined growth habit
Strong color contrast vs. green landscapes
High-impact focal tree
Specs
Mature Height: 20–30 ft
Mature Width: 15–25 ft
Sun: Full sun to partial sun
Growth Rate: Moderate
Zone: 5–9
Form: Upright / rounded
Spacing Guidance
15–20 ft spacing
10–15 ft off structures
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Why Choose Ornamental & Accent Trees?
Spring Flower Impact: Cherries and serviceberry deliver standout blooms that define the season.
Fall Color & Seasonal Interest: Ginkgo and serviceberry provide reliable, high-impact color late in the year.
Form & Structure: Weeping, upright, and spreading forms create focal points and visual balance in the landscape.
We grow and source ornamental trees selected specifically for New England performance — not just appearance, but reliability, structure, and long-term success in local conditions.
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The crew was very friendly and walked the property with me before planting so we could discuss where the trees would be planted. They were very thorough and left the property clean afterwards. Definitely recommend their installation service.
Ordered online and came the next day. Exactly what I was looking for. Tree was in great shape.
Ivory Silk® Tree Lilac
Anonymous
LOVE IT
Plant looks great in my garden
Brandon Arborvitae
Anonymous
These were exactly what we were hoping for. The foliage has a really nice golden tint that brightens up our yard compared to the typical dark green arborvitae. Plants arrived healthy and planted easily. Very happy with the purchase.
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David Shaw
The crew was very friendly and walked the property with me before planting so we could discuss where the trees would be planted. They were very thorough and left the property clean afterwards. Definitely recommend their installation service.
Installation Service
Kevin Kane
Arrived when scheduled and installers did a great job.Very happy
