Cercis canadensis var. texensis 'Merlot'
Ordered in from Italy
These plants are from Tuscany and are shipped to order so have a lead time of 2-3 weeks.
Just place your order and we will contact you once they have been received, checked by our nursery team and are ready for your garden!
Details
Common name: Texas redbud
Description: A compact deciduous tree with glossy, leathery dark green leaves tinged purple when young, and clusters of deep pink-purple pea-like flowers on the bare branches in spring; a heat- and drought-tolerant Texan form.
Other benefits: Glossy, tough, drought-tolerant foliage; vivid spring flowers; compact habit suits smaller gardens.
Wildlife attraction: Flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects early in the season.
Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 3-4m x 3-4m
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil pH: Neutral; chalky
Moisture: Moist but well-drained; tolerates dry soils once established
Winter hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H6)
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Product details
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil
- Neutral, Chalky
- Flower colour
- Purple
- Characteristics
- Flowering, Attracts pollinators, Deciduous, Cold hardy, Drought resistant
- SKU
- CNIT284245
Specification correct at time of publishing. Please confirm before ordering.