A hardier selection than the species, deep magenta-pink buds that open to lighter pink flowers appear in April. The flowers show before the heart-shaped foliage, and coupled with a graceful shape and gray bark, make this plant an unusual beauty.
Plant Type:
Tree
Botanical Name:
Cercis
Common Name:
Redbud
Hardiness:
Zone 4
Sun:
6+ hours
Soil:
Moist, Sandy
Suggested Use 1:
Accent landscape specimen
Suggested Use 2:
Woodland edge
Height:
8-10'
Width:
10-12'
Bloom Time:
Spring
Flower Color:
Pink
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Shape:
Upright, Vase
Winter Protection:
Wind
Fertilizer:
Plant-tone
Fall Color:
Yellow
Winter Interest:
Form
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Plant With:
Azalea, Buxus, Deutzia
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