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CERCIS chinensis 'Shirobana'
Commonly known as Chinese redbud
White flowers.
£30.00
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
Ultimate size in 10-20 years. 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
Central China. Garden origin -
DeciduousRounded, glossy, leathery, rich-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long with pointed tips. Yellow autumn colouring
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White
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Orbicular
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubCompact, densely branched habit. Produces clusters of 3-8, pea-like, stalkless flowers to 1.5cm (½in) across before the leaves.
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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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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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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 columnar
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2m (6½ft)
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