BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A rare selection of Cercis discovered growing beside a road in Maryland, USA with masses of exceptional, glowing pinkish-red, pea-shaped flowers on the bare branches in April, before the leaves emerge. The flowers are more red than those of the other Cercis cultivars listed here. The leaves are dark green and heart-shaped. A spectacular, multi-stemmed garden tree when in full flower.

Features

• Common name: Eastern Redbud.
• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soils. Cercis canadensis 'Appalachian Red' dislikes very wet or poorly drained soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: April.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Small multi-stemmed tree.
• Height: 8 m (26 ft)
• Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
• Notes: Cercis do not transplant well and should be left undisturbed once planted in position. This plant is notably resistant to honey fungus.
• Supplied Size: 160 - 180 cm tall in 7.5L containers.