Detail
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Cercis chinensis
Chinese Redbud
Notes

Uses: This smaller cercis is very similar to the 'Judus Tree' or C.siliquastrum.It can be trained as a single trunked small tree or as a multi stemmed shrub. It's best with plenty of sun.
Has beautiful sprays of rosy pink flowers in spring.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-open_d Open
  • Height 4-5m
  • Spread 3-4m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Fabaceae
  • Botanical Name Cercis chinensis
  • Common Name Chinese Redbud
  • Origin China
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Mauve, Pink, Crimson
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Foliage Purple
  • Flower Type Pea
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Trunk Smooth
  • Form Small Tree (Up to 7m)