Named after NC States Women's Basketball Coach Kay Yow because it appears at the same time of March Madness. Introduced at JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh, NC, Cercis chinensis 'Kay's Early Hope', is a vase-shaped deciduous tree with dark pink flowers in the early spring.
Named after NC States Women's Basketball Coach Kay Yow because it appears at the same time of March Madness. Introduced at JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh, NC, Cercis chinensis 'Kay's Early Hope', is a vase-shaped deciduous tree with dark pink flowers in the early spring.
Best in areas with well drained soils in part shade. Dislikes dry soil and heavy clay.
