| Description | Cercis siliquastrum 'Showgirl'
Cercis 'Showgirl' is the narrowest growing of all the Cercis, making it perfect narrow spaces, along driveways and walkways. Its gorgeous heart-shaped foliage is deep green in the summer, turning golden yellows in autumn and in the spring, clusters of purple-pink blossoms cover the bare branches.
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For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | Cercis siliquastrum
Cercis 'Judas Tree' is one of the most hardy Redbuds on the market, tolerating full shade as well as the heat of summer. This gorgeous shade tree blooms pink blossoms in the early spring on its bare branches, turning vibrant green with the signature heart-shaped foliage in summer. Perfect as a shade tree or feature in suburban garden.
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For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | Cercis canadensis Roethgold Chain of Hearts™
Cercis Roethgold is a magnificent, lime green feature or shade tree in the Redbud family, sporting the signature redbud heart-shaped foliage. In the spring, the bare branches are covered in lavender pink blossoms, making it a wonderful feature for any garden. Cercis look their best in moist, well draining soils with protection from the harsh afternoon summer sun.
See our Cercis Factsheet here for more about the different Cercis varieties!
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below |
| Additional information |
| Botanical Name |
Cercis siliquastrum 'Showgirl'
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| Other Common Names |
European Redbud, Judas Tree, Redbud
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| Origin |
Mediterranean
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| Plant Type |
Tree
|
| Leaf Drop |
Deciduous
|
| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
|
| Tolerances |
Soggy Soil Sensitive, Frost Tolerant
|
| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
|
| Water Requirement |
Moderate
|
| Fertilise Me |
April, March, November, October, September
|
| Fertilizer Frequency |
Bi-annually
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| Best time to plant |
|
| Planting Distance |
2-3m apart
|
| Max Height |
5m
|
| Max Width |
2m
|
| Growth Speed |
Moderate
|
| Prune Me |
Only if required, Only in winter
|
| Size Maintained at |
3m
|
| Flowering |
Yes
|
| Flowering Time |
October, September
|
| Flower Colour |
Pink, Purple
|
| Fragrance |
None
|
| Foliage Colour |
Green
|
| Autumn Colour |
Yellow
|
| Fruit / Seed |
Rarely, Yes – Non-edible
|
| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
|
| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
|
| Uses |
Shade Tree, Feature Tree
|
|
| Other Common Names |
European Redbud, Judas Tree, Redbud
|
| Origin |
Mediterranean
|
| Plant Type |
Tree
|
| Leaf Drop |
Deciduous
|
| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
|
| Tolerances |
Soggy Soil Sensitive, Shade Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
|
| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
|
| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
|
| Water Requirement |
Moderate
|
| Fertilise Me |
April, March, November, October, September
|
| Fertilizer Frequency |
Bi-annually
|
| Best time to plant |
|
| Planting Distance |
2-3m apart
|
| Max Height |
6m
|
| Max Width |
6m
|
| Growth Speed |
Moderate
|
| Prune Me |
Only if required, Only in winter
|
| Size Maintained at |
3m
|
| Flowering |
Yes
|
| Flowering Time |
October, September
|
| Flower Colour |
Pink
|
| Fragrance |
None
|
| Foliage Colour |
Green
|
| Autumn Colour |
Yellow
|
| Fruit / Seed |
Rarely, Yes – Non-edible
|
| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
|
| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
|
| Uses |
Shade Tree, Feature Tree
|
|
| Botanical Name |
Cercis canadensis 'Roethgold PBR Chain of Hearts’
|
| Other Common Names |
Eastern Redbud, Redbud
|
| Origin |
North America
|
| Plant Type |
Tree
|
| Leaf Drop |
Deciduous
|
| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
|
| Tolerances |
Soggy Soil Sensitive, Frost Tolerant
|
| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
|
| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
|
| Water Requirement |
Moderate
|
| Fertilise Me |
April, March, November, October, September
|
| Fertilizer Frequency |
Bi-annually
|
| Best time to plant |
|
| Planting Distance |
2-3m apart
|
| Max Height |
4m
|
| Max Width |
5m
|
| Growth Speed |
Moderate
|
| Prune Me |
Only if required, Only in winter
|
| Size Maintained at |
3m
|
| Flowering |
Yes
|
| Flowering Time |
October, September
|
| Flower Colour |
Pink, Purple
|
| Fragrance |
None
|
| Foliage Colour |
Green
|
| Autumn Colour |
Yellow
|
| Fruit / Seed |
Rarely, Yes – Non-edible
|
| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
|
| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
|
| Uses |
Shade Tree, Feature Tree
|
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