Cercis canadensis 'Pink Pom Poms' - 175-200 CM C12

Description
The Eastern redbud 'Pink Pom Poms' (Cercis canadensis) is an upright, loose, large shrub that produces pink flowers. They appear from March to April. The Eastern redbud 'Pink Pom Poms' also has heart-shaped, light green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 7 metres and is around 5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, heat-loving

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Eastern redbud 'Pink Pom Poms's are light green, heart-shaped and alternate. They are about 8 - 14 cm in size.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Eastern redbud 'Pink Pom Poms' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Eastern redbud 'Pink Pom Poms' is an upright and loosely growing large shrub with a broad crown. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 7 m and is approx. 4 - 5 m wide. Rapidly growing. Usually grows 20 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant 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 are double and appear from March to April.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

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