Cercis canadensis 'Traveller' - 120 CM STEM C35

Description
The Eastern redbud 'Traveller' (Cercis canadensis) is a sprawling, picturesque, overhanging large shrub that produces pink, butterfly-shaped flowers. They appear from April to May. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres and grows to a width of around 2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cercis reniformis 'Traveller'.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, thermophilic

leaves
Attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring.

Spread
North America.

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

Growth
Eastern redbud 'Traveller' is a spreading, overhanging, picturesque large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 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 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, butterfly-shaped flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

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