Cercis plant named ‘Pink Pom Poms’

Abstract

Cercis ‘Pink Pom Poms’ is a new and distinct variety of redbud tree that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety including (1) ease of asexual propagation using chip budding, (2) semi-upright growth habit; (3) foliage with glossy green color; (4) bright purple-violet double flowers produced in abundance during the spring; and female structures that are essentially sterile, resulting in no seed pod set.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of redbud tree ( Cercis ) named ‘Pink Pom Poms’ having the characteristics substantially as described and illustrated herein.