Cercis canadensis 'Rising Sun'? - 150-175 CM C20

Description
The Eastern redbud 'Rising Sun' (Cercis canadensis) is a sprawling, picturesque, multi-stemmed, deciduous large shrub with decorative, heart-shaped, light yellow leaves. The apricot-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 2.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * beautiful foliage * attractive golden-yellow autumn colouring * apricot shoots * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, thermophilic

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Eastern redbud 'Rising Sun's are light yellow, heart-shaped, alternate. They are about 8 - 14 cm tall. Apricot-coloured shoots. Eastern redbud 'Rising Sun' turns bright golden yellow in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Eastern redbud 'Rising Sun' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Eastern redbud 'Rising Sun' is a sprawling, multi-stemmed, picturesque large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2.5 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 2.5 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.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

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