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Tree | Cercis chinensis Chinese Redbud |
Description | This attractive small tree or shrub is slightly smaller than Cercis silaquastrum. It has abundant groups of rosy-purple spring flowers and attractive heart-shaped green leaves. Looks stunning in spring when in full flower and would suit ornamental gardens when planted as a feature. |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Form | V-Shaped |
Mature Size | 5m x 5m |
Uses | A great small tree for use in gardens and as a deciduous screen. |
Position & Soil | Suited to most soils. Will tolerate heavy soils and hot, dry periods. Also suitable for colder climate gardens, should cope with frosts and light snow. |
Features | Small Deciduous V-Shaped Avenue Driveway Feature Flower Feature Foliage Group Planting Informal Screening Shade Tree Specimen |
Pot sizes in production | |
Substitutes |
• Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium' • Acer palmatum • Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' • Prunus virginiana 'Purple Jewel' |
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