Scientific Name
Cercis chinensis

Common Name
Chinese redbud
 
Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: --
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil
Height: 6 to 10 feet
Width: --
Texture: Medium to coarse
Form: Multi-stemmed large shrub or small tree; erect branches
Flower/Fruit: Rosy purple flowers in spring; 3.5 to 5" tapered seed pods
Foliage: Alternate, simple, leathery dark green leaves; 3 to 5" long; heart-shaped
Comments: --
Cultivars: --
   


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