Cercis canadensis (Eastern Red Bud Tree) | 10 Seeds | £3.49

A small deciduous tree from North America, typically growing to 20-30 feet (6-9m), taking around 15 years to reach this height, although staying much smaller if grown within a pot.

Beautiful soft pink flowers cover the bare branches in the spring, before bronze-red heart-shaped leaves unfurl.  Leaves later turn green and then yellow before falling in autumn.

Fully hardy to -15ºC (5ºF). Very young plants should have their new growth protected from very hard frosts.

The trees are easy to keep small (if desired) with pruning.  These trees flower young.

Makes an excellent bonsai tree.

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.

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Genus: Cercis

Species: canadensis

Synonyms:

Cercis canadensis var. typica 
Siliquastrum canadense

English names: 

American Judas Tree
American Redbud
Eastern Red Bud
North American Redbud

Plant type: Deciduous broadleaf, small tree

Eventual height: 20-30 feet (6-9m), much smaller in a pot

Season of Interest: Pink flowers and bronze-red leaves during spring; green foliage during summer; intense autumn colours; attractive leafless form during winter

Hardiness: Fully hardy to -15ºC (5ºF). Very young plants should have their new growth protected from very hard frosts

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Flowering time: Spring

Soil: Prefers fertile, moist and well-drained soil

Propagation methods: Seeds, half ripe cuttings

Cercis canadensis 🌱 Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Next scratch the seed coat on one area of each seed using sandpaper, until the colour on that spot lightens. Place in a zip-lock bag with lightly-moist propagation compost, then refrigerate for 8 weeks, opening & shaking the bag daily for aeration. Finally sow 1cm deep within propagation compost. Keep at 20-25°C (68-77°F) and maintain daily moisture. Approx. germination time: 20-90 days.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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