| Description | Cercis siliquastrum
Cercis 'Judas Tree' is one of the most hardy Redbuds on the market, tolerating full shade as well as the heat of summer. This gorgeous shade tree blooms pink blossoms in the early spring on its bare branches, turning vibrant green with the signature heart-shaped foliage in summer. Perfect as a shade tree or feature in suburban garden.
See our Cercis Factsheet here for more about the different Cercis varieties!
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | Cercis canadensis var. texenis 'Oklahoma'
'Oklahoma' Redbud is a gorgeous small to medium shade tree with lush green heart-shaped foliage. In the autumn the leaves turn yellow before they fall and in the spring the bare branches become covered in small, purple pink blossoms. If you're after a shade tree or feature tree for a small backyard or rural garden, then look no further than the 'Oklahoma' Redbud!
See our Cercis Factsheet here for more about the different Cercis varieties!
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below
13''/33cm pot | |
| Additional information |
| Other Common Names |
European Redbud, Judas Tree, Redbud
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| Origin |
Mediterranean
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Deciduous
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| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Soggy Soil Sensitive, Shade Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
April, March, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Bi-annually
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| Best time to plant |
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| Planting Distance |
2-3m apart
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| Max Height |
6m
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| Max Width |
6m
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| Growth Speed |
Moderate
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| Prune Me |
Only if required, Only in winter
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| Size Maintained at |
3m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flowering Time |
October, September
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| Flower Colour |
Pink
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| Fragrance |
None
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Autumn Colour |
Yellow
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| Fruit / Seed |
Rarely, Yes – Non-edible
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Uses |
Shade Tree, Feature Tree
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| Botanical Name |
Cercis canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'
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| Other Common Names |
Eastern Redbud, Redbud
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| Origin |
North America
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Deciduous
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| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Soggy Soil Sensitive, Frost Tolerant
|
| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
|
| Fertilise Me |
April, May, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Bi-annually
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| Planting Distance |
2-3m apart
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| Max Height |
6m
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| Max Width |
5m
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| Growth Speed |
Moderate
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| Prune Me |
Only if required, Only in winter
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| Size Maintained at |
4m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flowering Time |
October, September
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| Flower Colour |
Pink, Purple
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| Fragrance |
None
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
|
| Autumn Colour |
Yellow
|
| Fruit / Seed |
Rarely, Yes – Non-edible
|
| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
|
| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
|
| Uses |
Shade Tree, Feature Tree
|
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