Cercis canadensis 'Flame' - MULTISTEM 150-175 CM C25

Description
The Eastern redbud 'Flame' (Cercis canadensis) is a sprawling, picturesque, multi-stemmed large shrub that produces carmine-red, butterfly-shaped flowers. They appear from April to May. These produce brown, pod-shaped fruits. The Eastern redbud 'Flame' also bears heart-shaped, medium green leaves with dark green markings. The purple-red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 9 metres and grows to a width of around 7 metres.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Eastern redbud 'Flame's are medium green, dark green, heart-shaped, alternate. They are about 8 - 14 cm tall. Purple-red shoots.

Spread
North America.

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

Growth
Eastern redbud 'Flame' is a spreading, multi-stemmed, picturesque large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 9 m and is approx. 5 - 7 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 carmine-red, butterfly-shaped flowers are double and appear from April to May.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary plant, ornamental shrub, rock garden

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