Cercis canadensis 'Apalachian Red' - 60-80 CM C4

Description
The Eastern redbud 'Appalachian Red' (Cercis canadensis) is a spreading, picturesque large shrub that produces pink, butterfly-shaped flowers. These appear from April to May. In a sunny position with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 m and spreads to around 3 m.

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

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Eastern redbud 'Appalachian Red' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Eastern redbud 'Appalachian Red' is a spreading, picturesque large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4–5 m and spreads to a width of approx. 2–3 m. Fast-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 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
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

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