Cercis canadensis 'Alley Cat' - 150-175 CM FTH. WHIP C10

Description
The Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a sprawling, picturesque large shrub that produces crimson, butterfly-shaped flowers. They appear from April to May. These produce brown, pod-shaped fruits. The Eastern redbud also has heart-shaped, medium green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and is around 8 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, thermophilic, cannot be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Eastern redbuds are medium green, heart-shaped and alternate. They are about 8 - 14 cm tall.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Eastern redbud has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sprawling, picturesque.

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 carmine-red, butterfly-shaped flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

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