Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cercis canadensis Eastern Redbud, American Judas Tree,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Rounded, Shrub Like, V-Shaped
Description:
A large shrub or small tree that will get to around 8m in height. Very bushy and multi branched tree. Flowers appear in spring from the branches before the plant has produced any foliage. Flowers are beautiful rose-pink pea shaped clusters emerging from the dark bare stems. Foliage is dark green and heart-shaped.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Container / Pot, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Fabaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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