CERCIS chinensis 'Shirobana'

Commonly known as Chinese redbud

White flowers.
  • Deciduous
    Rounded, glossy, leathery, rich-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long with pointed tips. Yellow autumn colouring
  • White
  • Height
    3m (10ft)
  • Spread
    2m (6½ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Compact, densely branched habit. Produces clusters of 3-8, pea-like, stalkless flowers to 1.5cm (½in) across before the leaves.
  • 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 chinensis 'Shirobana'

 
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
    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
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Suitable for small gardens
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Orbicular
    		(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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Loamy. Does not like to be transplanted
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly columnar
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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3m (10ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  2m (6½ft)
  

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