Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' heart shaped foliage

Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' Redbud tree in pot

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Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' Tree

Name: Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CCA.B.75.1
Price: 70.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Compact Chinese Redbud

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Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 2.5 x 2.5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Heart-shaped leaves turn yellow in autumn (deciduous)

Flowers Clusters of deep pink pea-like flowers in spring

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Well-draining

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Description

Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' is an ideal choice for a very small garden tree. Flowering well in this climate despite its Chinese origin, many dense clusters of deep magenta pink to lilac purple, pea-like flowers form. The vibrant pink flowers adorn the bare branches in April and May, slightly earlier than other Cercis varieties and great for dispelling the winter grey.

After the pleasing display of spring flowers, rich green, glossy round foliage emerges offering a great foil for other plants throughout the summer. The foliage turns shades of buttery yellow in the autumn for added interest.

Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' is a small tree that can be grown in a large container for several years and, if pruned after flowering, will maintain a bushy and attractive rounded shape. The Chinese Redbud will grow to just 2.5 x 2.5 metres in 20 years, making it the perfect small garden tree. Cercis 'Avondale' will thrive in most soils, including those which are dry or chalky and is reasonably drought tolerant once established. For maximum flowering, plant in an open sunny position where light levels are high.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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