Cercis chinensis - 40-50 CM C3

Description
The Chinese redbud (Cercis chinensis) is a shrub-like garden plant that produces purple or pink flowers. They appear from April to May. The Chinese redbud also has heart-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 10 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cercis sinensis.

Bulletpoints
* attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Chinese redbud are dark green, heart-shaped. Chinese redbud turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese redbud has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Chinese redbud is shrub-like in structure. It usually grows 10 - 25 cm per year.

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).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Flower
The lilac-coloured, pink flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden