Cercis chinensis 'Shirobana' - 60-80 CM C5

Description
The Chinese redbud 'Shirobana' (Cercis chinensis) is a shrub-like large shrub that produces creamy white flowers. They appear from April to May. The Chinese redbud 'Shirobana' also has heart-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3.5 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cercis sinensis.

Bulletpoints
* easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Chinese redbud 'Shirobana's are dark green, heart-shaped.

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

Growth
Chinese redbud 'Shirobana' is a large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2.5 - 3.5 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 25 cm per year.

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).

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 creamy white flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden