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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
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn. C. canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'. Pea-like flowers are produced on last year's and previous years' wood -
Pests & Diseases
Leafhoppers, scale insects, canker, coral spot Verticillium wilt. -
Place of origin
North America. -
DeciduousHeart-shaped, rich-green leaves with rounded tips.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Fully hardy
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Entire
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft) -
Tall ShrubOr small, multi-stemmed tree.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy 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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
5m (16ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable 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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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilLoamy. Does not like to be transplanted.
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade
Cercis - Growing Guide