Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'
Chinese redbud 'Avondale'
Produces abundant, densely-clustered dark purple-pink flowers in late spring before the leaves appear; leaves are relatively large, heart-shaped and tinted red-purple when they unfurl
Size
Ultimate height
2.5¨C4 metresTime to ultimate height
10¨C20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5¨C2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well¨CdrainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Purple Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South¨Cfacing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù¨C´Ú²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Cercis are deciduous shrubs or small trees with heart-shaped leaves and clusters of bright pink pea-flowers opening before or with the leaves, followed by flattened, deep purple pods
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to leafhoppers and scale insects
Diseases
May be susceptible to verticillium wilt, coral spot and honey fungus
Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'
Chinese redbud 'Avondale'
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