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Commonly known as the ‘Judas Tree’, this genus of small trees have attractive pea flowers in spring and broad, rounded, heart-shaped leaves. There are several theories as to how the common name of 'Judas Tree' came about, including derrivation from the word 'Judean' referring to the hills where the trees were once found, and the theory that this was the tree that Judas hanged himself from. A deciduous tree suitable for small gardens which requires full sun and good drainage.
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Cercis siliquastrum
Judas Tree
Common Name: Judas TreeLatin Name: Cercis siliquastrumSoil: Moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/ colour: April to May/ rosy red pea-shaped flowersHardiness: Very hardyEventual height/ spread: 10/10mSpecial features: Spectacular flowering tree.Cercis siliquastrum is an ancient species and a prominent feature of the Mediterranean landscape. The kidney-shaped leaves appear late on this spectacular flowering tree, after the startling clusters of pea-shaped blooms which can smother the tree and burst from the new young shoots. It is said to be the tree from which Judas Iscariot hanged himself after betraying Christ.
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Cercis Forest Pansy
American Redbud Tree
Common Name: American RedbudLatin Name: Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'Soil: Moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: March to April/Pink flowersHardiness: Very hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 2.5m/2.5mSpecial features: A splendid selection with deep reddish-purple foliage.Deep purple, heart-shaped leaves on a stunning spreading tree. In spring, crimson, purple or pink flowers appear on the bare stems but it is the leaves which make this tree so attractive. The colour becomes subdued in summer but it is one of the best coloured-leaved small trees. Deciduous.
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Cercis Avondale
Chinese Redbud Tree
Common Name: Chinese Redbud TreeLatin Name: Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sunHardiness: Very hardyEventual height/spread: 3/3mSpecial features: Small bushy tree with glossy green foliage and a spectacular display of pink flowers.Cercis chinensis Avondale is a superb variety of large shrub or small tree. It features dark, glossy green foliage and produces abundant amounts of small pink flowers which completely coat the tree's branches. Cercis chinensis Avondale has a medium growth rate and a bushy stature.
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Cercis Ruby Falls
Weeping Redbud
Common Name: Weeping redbudLatin Name: Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls'Soil: Moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/Rose PinkHardiness: Very hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 2.5m/1.5mSpecial features: A delicately weeping frame that is covered in ruby red heart-shaped leaves A cousin of the outstanding Cercis Merlot, the Ruby Falls is seen as a weeping equivalent to the exciting Merlot hybrid. The leaves are of the classic Cercis heart shape and they are a rich ruby red colour. The thick and glossy leaves hang on pendulous branches that weep gracefully downwards, which produces a shower of deep red hearts. The flowers are also highly attractive and they appear in spring, they cover the tree in pink and have a light and sweet fragrance. This tree is the perfect choice for the smaller garden and will add an instant splash of colour and structure to your outdoor space.
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Cercis Merlot
Merlot Redbud Tree
Common Name: Merlot RedbudLatin Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Merlot’Soil: Moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/Deep pink-purpleHardiness: Very hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 2.5m/ 2.5m Special features: A profusion of deep pink flowers in spring and waxy purple leaves in spring and summer Combining Cersis ‘Texas White’ and Cercis ‘Forest Pansy’ was always going to result in something special, but the child of these two great varieties has far exceeded expectations. The ‘Merlot’ is an outstanding hybrid which combines the best features of each of its parents to create a truly fantastic tree. The leaves are deep purple-red in colour, which is reflected in its apt name of ‘Merlot’, and they have a glossy coating over them which makes them shine. The cordate or heart-shaped leaves turn to a rich green colour by mid-summer and new growth shoots through in the purple colour which makes a beautiful contrast between old and new. Aside from the outstanding foliage, this small tree also offers a stunning display of deep pink-purple flowers in spring; the ‘Merlot’ is the perfect lawn specimen and it should be planted in a position where its beauty can be appreciated.
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Cercis Hearts of Gold
Gold Redbud Tree
Common Name: Golden RedbudLatin Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Hearts of Gold’Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sunHardiness: Very hardyEventual height/spread: 5m/6mSpecial features: Golden heart shaped foliage.Cercis canadensis ‘Hearts of Gold’ is a spectacular appearing tree which has reddish/purple leaves in early spring, which turn to magnificent golden yellow heart shapes through the season. This tree has a slight ‘pendula’ weeping habit as it matures.
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Cercis Lavender Twist
Weeping Redbud Tree
Common Name: Weeping Redbud TreeLatin Name: Cercis canadensis 'Lavender Twist' Soil: Prefers well drained soil, without nitrogen fertilizer. Position: Full sun. Flowering period/colour: Spring/PinkHardiness: Fully hardy (to -30°C). Height and spread in 10-20yrs: 1.5m-2.5m/1m-1.5mSpecial features: Slow growing, compact weeping tree with dramatic show of pink flowers in spring, and thick canopy of heart-shaped leaves. Cercis Lavender Twist is a close relative of the Judas tree, and has the same show of bright pink pea flowers that grow directly from the trunk of the tree.Lavender Twist is a much neater size of tree, growing with a tight weeping form and to only about 2m after ten years. This is an ideal tree for a small garden and it will produce a stunning floral display in spring and a strong feature element throughout the summer and winter. In summer it has a striking canopy of heart-shaped leaves and in winter, an intricate branching structure. Lavender Twist prefers a hot position and well drained soil. It prefers soil that is not enriched with nitrogen as the roots will fix their own nitrogen and can be burned in very high nitrogen soil.
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Cercis canadensis 'Royal white'
White Eastern Redbud Tree
Common Name: White Eastern RedbudLatin Name: Cercis canadensis 'Royal White’ Soil: Moist, well-drained soil Position: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: March to April/ white Hardiness: Very hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 6m/ 6m Special features: A decorative show of white flowers in early spring This Cercis is a handsome tree with varied interest. In spring, before the leaves appear, the bare branches are studded with a stunning display of pure white flowers. Soon after, the heart-shaped leaves emerge and these are a fresh shade of green throughout spring and summer. Another show of colour comes in autumn when the leaves turn buttery yellow before falling. This tree eventually grows to have a wide canopy, sometimes to 8m, and it will become a real garden feature. It makes an excellent lawn specimen and it does best when in a sunny spot in the garden.
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