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.
  • Deciduous
    Heart-shaped, pointed leaves to 10cm (4in) long
  • Height
    4m (13ft)
  • Spread
    3m (10ft)
  • 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
    Dappled shade

CERCIS canadensis 'Eternal Flame'

 
Large £135.00  
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
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.
plant size comparison icon 10 to 15 Litre
Click to see photo

 

  • Additional Features
    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
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Suitable for small gardens
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • 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.
    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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Loamy. Does not like to be transplanted
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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