Cercis canadensis 'Pauline Lily' - 175-200 CM C4 WHIP

Description
The Eastern redbud 'Pauline Lily' (Cercis canadensis) is a sprawling, picturesque, upright large shrub that produces light pink, butterfly-shaped flowers. They appear from April to May. The Eastern redbud 'Pauline Lily' also has heart-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and is around 5 metres wide.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Eastern redbud 'Pauline Lily's are medium green, heart-shaped and alternate. They are about 8 - 14 cm tall.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Eastern redbud 'Pauline Lily' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Eastern redbud 'Pauline Lily' is a spreading, upright-growing, picturesque large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4.5 - 6 m and is approx. 3.5 - 5 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 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 light pink, butterfly-shaped flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

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