| Description | Cercis chinensis
Cercis chinensis ‘Chinese Redbud’ originating from China, is a medium sized deciduous tree that makes a wonderful feature, shade tree or mass planted along driveways and Avenue’s. In late spring before the foliage re-appears, the branches are covered with bright pink flowers. The leaves are large, glossy and heart shaped. The Chinese Redbud is frost hardy, and can grow in sandy and clay soils, providing they are well drained.
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For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'
With stunning, deep rich purple foliage in the summer the 'Merlot' Redbud makes for a stunning feature tree in the garden. In the spring, lavender pink blooms cover the bare branches and in the autumn the leaves turn vibrant oranges and yellows before falling. The 'Merlot' Redbud is perfect for small backyards.
See our Cercis Factsheet here for more about the different Cercis varieties!
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below
10''/25cm pot
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| Additional information |
| Other Common Names |
Chinese Redbud, Eastern Redbud, Redbud
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| Origin |
Eastern Asia
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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
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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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| Planting Distance |
2-3m apart
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| Max Height |
5m
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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 |
3m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flowering Time |
October, September
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| Flower Colour |
Purple
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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 'Merlot'
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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
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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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| Planting Distance |
2-3m apart
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| Max Height |
3.5m
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| Max Width |
4.5m
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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 |
2m
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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 |
Purple
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| Autumn Colour |
Orange, Red, 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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