Cercis canadensis
Redbud
Features
- Large heart shaped leaves which are slightly bronze when young and then turning dark green.
- Masses of small pink flowers on the bare branches in early spring.
- Yellow to orange autumn colour.
Uses
- Specimen tree in a lawn.
- Shade tree in a semi-sheltered position.
- In a border planting.
Growing Conditions
- Very frost hardy.
- Avoid coastal or windy situations.
- Grows in dry to very moist soil conditions.
- Full sun to partial shade.
Height | Width | |
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5 year old tree | 2.5m | 2.5m |
10 year old tree | 5.0m | 4.0m |
Country of Origin: Canada |