Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' - LINERS P9

Description
The Chinese redbud 'Avondale' (Cercis chinensis) is a shrub-like, upright small shrub that produces pink-coloured flowers. They appear from April to May. The Chinese redbud 'Avondale' also has heart-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2.5 metres and grows to around 2 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cercis sinensis 'Avondale'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * easy to care for * cannot be built over

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

Spread
New Zealand.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese redbud 'Avondale' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Chinese redbud 'Avondale' is an upright growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 2.5 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 20 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 ground 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 pink-coloured flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden