Cercis canadensis

Name: Cercis canadensis - 35 litre container
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 13136r
Price: 357.11 NZD
Availability: InStock

Redbud Tree, Cercis canadensis Redbud Tree, Cercis Redbud, Cercis Eastern Redbud, Cercis Eastern Redbud Tree

Cercis canadensis, commonly known as the Redbud Tree, Cercis Redbud, or the Cercis Eastern Redbud tree, is a small tree with amazing foliage. The dark green leaves on this deciduous tree have a prominent heart shape and as winter approaches, they develop yellow tones before falling. In spring, before the foliage emerges the tree is adorned with pink blossom. This Redbud Tree grows as either a multi-stemmed or single-trunked tree with a broad and rounded canopy to about 6 m tall and 8 m wide. Cercis Redbud is commonly grown as a specimen, used in avenue plantings, planted around entranceways, grown around outdoor living areas, or included in a mixed planting.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	6.00 m
Spread:	8.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Avenues, Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, Frontyard, Japanese
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Redbud Tree, Cercis canadensis Redbud Tree, Cercis Redbud, Cercis Eastern Redbud, Cercis Eastern Redbud Tree

Cercis canadensis Details

Cercis canadensis, commonly known as the Redbud Tree, Cercis Redbud, or the Cercis Eastern Redbud tree, is a small tree grown for its lovely flowers and distinctive foliage. The dark green leaves on this deciduous tree have a prominent heart shape and as winter approaches, they develop yellow tones before falling. In spring, before the foliage emerges the tree is adorned with pink blossom. This Redbud Tree grows as either a multi-stemmed or single-trunked tree with a broad and rounded canopy to about 6 m tall and 8 m wide. Best results with this variety are achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained, reasonably sheltered site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, and short periods of dry. Cercis Redbud is commonly grown as a specimen, used in avenue plantings, planted around entranceways, grown around outdoor living areas, or included in a mixed planting.