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CERCIS canadensis 'Eternal Flame'
Commonly known as American Judas tree, Eastern redbud
(syn. 'Flame Thrower'). Plant of the Year Chelsea 2021. New leaves red, changing to orange through to yellow. As new leaves develop, each stem carries all colours at the same time. Small pink flowers on bare stems in spring.
Large
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
£135.00
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Good to know
Best grown as a multi-stemmed specimen. Pea-like flowers are produced on last year's and previous years' wood -
Pests & Diseases
Leaf hoppers, scale insects, canker, coral spot, Verticillium wilt -
Place of origin
North America. Garden origin. Dr Dennis Werner, North Carolina State University -
DeciduousHeart-shaped, pointed leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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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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Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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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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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilLoamy. Does not like to be transplanted
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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