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CERCIS reniformis 'Oklahoma Redbud'
Commonly known as Oklahoma redbud
Thick glossy leaves and dark purple flowers. The heaviest flowerer of any Cercis and the most popular of all Cercis in the United States
Further Reading....
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DeciduousHeart-shaped, rich-green leaves with rounded tips.
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Height5m (16ft) -
Spread5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small, multi-stemmed tree.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
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Partial shadeDappled shade
CERCIS reniformis 'Oklahoma Redbud'
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Additional Features
Good to knowSyn. C. canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'. Pea-like flowers are produced on last year's and previous years' wood
Pests & DiseasesLeafhoppers, scale insects, canker, coral spot Verticillium wilt.
Place of originNorth America. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilLoamy. Does not like to be transplanted.
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Tree ShapeRounded to broadly spreading
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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