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CERCIS
Commonly known as American Judas tree, Eastern redbud
Genus of about 10 species of deciduous shrubs and trees from woodlands, woodland margins and rocky hillsides in the Mediterranean, central and eastern Asia and North America.
The most common is C. siliquastrum, Judas tree - or more likely Judea's tree (where it is commonplace). An absolute eyecatcher when flowers appear from an old trunk.
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DeciduousHeart-shaped, pointed leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Reddish pink -
Height8m (26ft) -
Spread8m (26ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree. Spreading and often multistemmed
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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 shadeDappled shade
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesLeafhoppers, scale insects, canker, coral spot, Verticillium wilt
Place of originNorth America. Garden origin -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilLoamy. Does not like to be transplanted
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Tree ShapeRounded to broadly spreading
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Buy Varieties of CERCIS
CERCIS canadensis 'Eternal Flame'
(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.
CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
deep purple foliage on new growth paling to bronze. Magenta rose flowers on bare branches in spring
Gift-wrapping available
CERCIS canadensis 'Ruby Falls'
a breathtaking dwarf cercis with a compact weeping habit and heart-shaped maroon-red leaves turning burgundy in the summer
CERCIS canadensis 'Texas White'
pure white flowers on bare branches
CERCIS chinensis 'Avondale'
compact habit with abundant dark purple-pink flowers
CERCIS chinensis 'Shirobana'
white flowers.
Gift-wrapping available
CERCIS reniformis 'Oklahoma Redbud'
thick glossy leaves and dark purple flowers. The heaviest flowerer of any Cercis and the most popular of all Cercis in the United States
CERCIS siliquastrum
cerise-purple flowers
Gift-wrapping available
Gift-wrapping available
CERCIS siliquastrum 'Bodnant'
deep purple pea-shaped flowers
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