‘Hearts of Gold’ is a new cultivar discovered by Jon Roethling in a Greensboro landscape! This outstanding and unique form of our eastern redbud is distinguished by its striking, intense golden-yellow spring foliage that gradually changes to chartreuses as the summer advances. The light purple flowers are plentiful in each cluster. The actively growing shoot tips take on an orange-red tone, making a distinct contrast to the older, chartreuse-colored leaves. ‘Hearts of Gold’ will express its gold color more effectively in full sun. It is a small redbud, only reaching a height of 12 to 15 feet after five years of growth. With its small stature, golden heart-shaped leaves, and tidy canopy, this redbud makes a wonderful small tree for groupings near the edge of natural woodland settings or as a single specimen.