Plants > Shrubs

Chinese redbud

Cercis chinensis

Low Maintenance

Genus: Cercis
Family: Fabaceae

About this plant

A densely branched shrub or small tree with erect shoots and rounded, glossy, leathery, rich green leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Bears clusters of deep pink to lavender-pink, pea-like flowers in early spring, before the leaves open

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn, or by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Verticillium wilt and coral spot may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years