The flowers are pink or milky white in color whilst the leaf body is almost circular in shape, 6 to 14 centimetres (2.4 to 5.5 in) in length and tapers to a point at the end.

Flowering in April, the Chinese redbud produces fruit in October.

Its many parts can be utilized for traditional Chinese medicine, which dates back a long way, in addition to its high beauty value.

Although hardy, in cultivation this plant requires a sheltered spot in a southerly or westerly aspect, with damp well-drained soil.

[3] The following cultivars have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (confirmed 2017):[4]