The Rising Sun Canadian Redbud is a deciduous small tree or shrub. Its crown is round or umbrella-shaped, and it has a compact form, making it suitable for solitary planting in a courtyard or for group display. The leaves are distinctively colored, with new leaves at the tips of the branches showing a bright emerald green contrasted with vivid yellow. Overall, it looks vibrant, and sometimes one might even feel that this tree appears 'unreal'.