Cercis canadensis 'Oklahoma' - 100-125 CM C10

Description
The Eastern redbud 'Oklahoma' (Cercis canadensis) is a sprawling large shrub that produces pink flowers. They appear in April. The Eastern redbud 'Oklahoma' also has heart-shaped, medium green leaves. The red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to around 6 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cercis reniformis, Cercis reniformis 'Oklahoma', Cercis canadensis 'Oklahoma'.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive purple-red autumn colouring * red shoots * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, thermophilic

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Eastern redbud 'Oklahoma's are medium green, heart-shaped. They are about 8 - 14 cm in size. Red shoots. Eastern redbud 'Oklahoma' turns bright purple-red in autumn.

Spread
North America.

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

Growth
Eastern redbud 'Oklahoma' is a sprawling large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 6 m and is approx. 4 - 6 m wide. Rapidly growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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 pink flowers appear in April.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

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