A compact new Cercis with a dense dome-shaped capony. For well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Drought tolerant. Clusters of light violet sweetpea-like blooms borne in early spring. The royalty management for this variety is managed in collaboration with Valkplant BV in Boskoop, The Netherlands.

Cercis canadiensis Ace of Hearts is protected by European Plant Breeders Rights under number EU 24750.

This variety has been bred by Paul Buddy Ewing Woody, USA.