Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'
Chinese red bud
- 3 litre pot
- £34.99
- In stock (shipped within 1-2 working days)
- 5 litre pot
- £74.99
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- 12 litre pot | 1.5 - 1.8m tall | tree
- £189.99
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- 9 litre pot | 1.2 - 1.5m tall | tree
- £129.99
- available to order from spring
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- Standard £5.95
- Position: full sun or light dappled shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: March to April
- Hardiness: fully hardy
The bare, upright shoots of this plant are covered in small clusters of deep pink, pea-like flowers in early spring, creating a spectacular display. Soon afterwards, the rich green, glossy leaves emerge, providing an attractive canopy throughout summer, and turning buttery shades before being shed in autumn.
Its bushy habit lends itself well to being trained as either a shrub or small tree, and as it is so compact, it will be happy in a very large pot for many years. The tree is supplied as a single-stemmed specimen that will naturally branch over time, as shown.
Its bushy habit lends itself well to being trained as either a shrub or small tree, and as it is so compact, it will be happy in a very large pot for many years. The tree is supplied as a single-stemmed specimen that will naturally branch over time, as shown.
Plant in their final location when young as they resent being transplanted, and water well during their first year to encourage a good root system to develop. It requires minimal pruning, but you should remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Water well during their first year to encourage a good root system to develop and offer protection for the first year or two in exposed positions - or if temperatures really plummet.
