Chinese Redbud
Cercis chinensis
Fabaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
10 ft
Spread
6-12 ft
Growth Rate
Medium
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Drainage
Well Drained
Soil pH
acidic to neutral
Water
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Moderate
Hardiness
Zones 6a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
March to April
Fall Color
Yellow
Origin
central China A few selections: ‘Avondale’ - has deep
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Root Colonization Period
Diseases: Regionally Documented (2)
Cultivars (1)
'Avondale'
Common name: Avondale Chinese Redbud
Hardy to USDA Zone 6
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