Chinese Red Bud 80/100cm (2L)
Cercis chinensis
£26.49
The Cercis chinensis, commonly known as the Chinese Redbud, is a captivating ornamental tree. Its most striking feature is the profusion of deep pink flowers that bloom directly on the branches in early spring, creating a spectacular display. This tree is a splendid choice for adding a burst of colour to UK gardens, particularly in smaller spaces or as an understory plant in larger landscapes.
- ✓ Spectacular spring display of bright pink flowers appearing directly on branches before leaves emerge, creating a stunning focal point in your garden during the early season
- ✓ Compact, vase-shaped tree perfect for smaller gardens, reaching only 3-4 metres in height after 10 years, ideal for patios and borders
- ✓ Beautiful heart-shaped leaves that emerge bronze-tinted, mature to fresh green in summer, and turn butter yellow in autumn for extended seasonal interest • Easy to grow and maintain, tolerant of most well-drained soils, thriving in both full sun and partial shade positions in sheltered gardens
- ✓ Easy to grow and maintain, tolerant of most well-drained soils, thriving in both full sun and partial shade positions in sheltered gardens
- ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
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The Chinese Redbud is a stunning small tree that brings magnificent colour to spring gardens. This compact tree puts on a spectacular show with masses of bright pink flowers that appear directly on the bare branches in early spring, before the leaves emerge. The heart-shaped leaves unfold with a bronze tint, maturing to a fresh green in summer, then turning to butter yellow in autumn. This tree is perfectly suited to smaller gardens, reaching only 3-4 metres in height after 10 years. Unlike its larger American cousin, this neat tree won’t outgrow its space.
The flowers are particularly charming and unusual, clustering along the branches in tight groups. These blooms are actually edible and can add a lovely splash of colour to spring salads. After flowering, interesting flat seed pods develop, adding winter interest to your garden.
The Chinese Redbud makes a perfect focal point for patios and smaller spaces. It works brilliantly in mixed borders or as a standalone specimen. The tree’s natural vase-shaped form means it needs very little pruning to maintain its lovely shape.
Plant your Chinese Redbud in well-drained soil in a sheltered spot with full sun or partial shade. While young trees need regular watering, established specimens are quite drought tolerant. Apply a layer of mulch in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds. This tree rarely needs pruning, but if required, do so in late summer to avoid bleeding. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring as new growth begins. Protection from harsh winds will help maintain the tree’s attractive shape.
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial Shade
Pot Size
2 litre
Foliage
Deciduous
Foliage Colour
Green
Flower Colour
Pink
Hardiness
-15°C to -10°C (H5)
When MatureSafety
Child Safe, Pollen Allergies, Pet Safe
Watering
Moderate
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Neutral
Fragrance
Slight
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £0.95 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | This item |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | This item |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £28.95 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcel Force) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.
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