Cercis canadensis 'Hearts A Fire' - 80-100 CM C15

Description
The Judasbaum 'Heart`s Desire' (Cercis canadensis) is a sprawling, roundish large shrub that produces crimson, butterfly-shaped flowers. They appear from April to May. These produce brown, pod-shaped fruits. The Judasbaum 'Heart`s Desire' also has heart-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4.5 metres and grows to around 6 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, thermophilic

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Judasbaum 'Heart`s Desire's are medium green, heart-shaped and alternate. They are about 8 - 14 cm in size. Judasbaum 'Heart`s Desire' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Judasbaum 'Heart`s Desire' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Judasbaum 'Heart`s Desire' is a sprawling and rounded large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 4.5 m and is approx. 4 - 6 m wide.

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 appear from April to May.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

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