Cercis canadensis
eastern redbud
A deciduous, spreading, often multi-stemmed tree to 10m, with papery, heart-shaped leaves, bronze when young and turning yellow in autumn. Pink flowers, 1cm long, are borne in clusters of 2-8 on bare stems before the leaves
Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Bronze Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Cercis are deciduous shrubs or small trees with heart-shaped leaves and clusters of bright pink pea-flowers opening before or with the leaves, followed by flattened, deep purple pods
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- North America
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or dappled shade
Propagation
Propagate by sowing seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
See pruning group 1
Pests
May be susceptible to leafhoppers and scale insects
Diseases
May be susceptible to verticillium wilt, coral spot and honey fungus
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