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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

Other common names
American Judas tree
American redbud
see moreNorth American redbud
redbud
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H5
Botanical details
Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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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