Cercis canadensis Lavender Twist ('Covey')
eastern redbud [Lavender Twist]
a slow-growing selection; a compact tree with a weeping habit. Heart-shaped leaves appear after flowering and produce good, yellow autumn colour. Large flower clusters of lavender, pea-like flowers are borne on bare stems in spring
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Pendulous weeping
- 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moisture retentive but well-drained soil in sun
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 1. Minimal pruning required
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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