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Good to know
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
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DeciduousHeart-shaped leaves, pointed at the tips, to 10cm (4in) long, bronze when young, turning yellow in autumn.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pale rose -
Fully hardy
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Entire
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree. Spreading, often multi-stemmed. Clusters of 2-8 small flowers to 1cm (½in) long on bare stems.
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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 spreading
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size10m (33ft)
10m (33ft)
