Cercis can. 'Eternal Flame' - 175-200 CM FTH WHIP C10

Description
The Eastern redbud 'Eternal Flame'® (Cercis canadensis) is a spreading, deciduous garden plant with decorative, heart-shaped, yellow-green leaves. The red-orange shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears pink, butterfly-shaped flowers from April to May. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to a width of around 3.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cercis canadensis 'Flame Thrower'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * red-orange shoots * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, thermophilic

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Eastern redbud 'Eternal Flame'® are yellow-green, heart-shaped, alternate. They are about 8 - 14 cm tall. Red-orange, late shoots.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Eastern redbud 'Eternal Flame'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Eastern redbud 'Eternal Flame'® is sprawling in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The pink, butterfly-shaped flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Cercis canadensis 'Eternal Flame'® is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.