BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Unusual and compact new selection of Cercis suitable for smaller gardens which is absolutely covered in pretty rosy-mauve flowers in early spring. Cercis chinensis 'Don Egolf' is generally slower growing then most other Cercis, forming a shrub in the short term or eventually very small tree over many years. The leaves are handsome and dark green in colour.

Best in a position with full sun, Cercis chinensis 'Don Egolf' makes a striking standalone shrub or can be trained against a south facing wall or fence.

Supplied Size: 3L containers (80 - 100 cm tall)

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Any well-drained soil. Cercis chinensis 'Don Egolf' dislikes very wet or poorly drained soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: April - May.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Cercis chinensis 'Don Egolf' grows to be a large shrub or very small tree with a branching habit.
  • Height: 5 m (16 ft) / [up to 2.5 m (8 ft) after 10 years]
  • Spread: 4 m (13 ft) / [up to 2.5 m (8 ft) after 10 years]

• Notes: Cercis do not transplant well and should be left undisturbed once planted in position. Please do not feed Cercis chinensis 'Don Egolf' with artificial plant food after planting it out, this can severely damage the root system.