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BlueBell Nursery - Trees & Shrubs- Cercis

Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'
Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'
Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'
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Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'

We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in autumn 2010. Please email us at sales@bluebellnursery.com or telephone us on (01530) 413700 to order in advance.

Description

A beautiful species which is native to China, Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' has bare stems which are studded with pretty, rich purple-pink flowers in late April or early May before the foliage emerges. The leaves are heart-shaped and quite large, making this an attractive foliage plant for the rest of the year. An an unusual and colourful garden plant!

Features

  • Common name: Chinese Redbud.
  • Position: Full sun or partial shade.
  • Soil: Fertile, well-drained soils. This plant dislikes very wet or poorly drained soils.
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Flowering Period: April - May.
  • Rate of Growth: Moderate.
  • Habit: Large shrub or very small tree with a branching habit.
    • Height: 8 m (26 ft)
    • Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
  • Notes: Cercis do not transplant well and should be left undisturbed once planted in position. Please do not feed this Cercis with artificial plant food after planting it out, this can severely damage the root system. A specimen of Cercis chinensis 'Avondale', planted in the woodland garden surrounding our nursery. had reached a height of 3.5 m and a spread of 3 m after 14 years.
  • Size: 5L containers

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