Cercis canadensis 'Ace of Spades' - 150-175 CM C18

Description
The Eastern redbud 'Ace of Hearts'(s) (Cercis canadensis) is a sprawling, picturesque, compact large shrub that produces purple, butterfly-shaped flowers. They appear from April to May. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to a width of around 6 metres.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, thermophilic

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Eastern redbud 'Ace of Hearts'(s) has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Eastern redbud 'Ace of Hearts'(s) is a sprawling, compact, picturesque large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 4 - 6 m wide. Rapidly growing.

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 soil 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 purple, butterfly-shaped flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

Root
Cercis canadensis 'Ace of Hearts'(s) is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.