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Ulmus parvifolia 'Chinese Elm' remove Cercis 'Merlot' Eastern Redbud remove

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Ulmus parvifolia

The bark of the Chinese Elm is a real stand out feature, as the tree sheds it in patches, creating the effect of a tapestry of varying browns and greys. Foliage is lush, shiny and green, and the tree is semi deciduous, turning golden in autumn, and keeping its leaves in warmer areas. It has also been noted by many Aussie gardeners in recent years that native birds enjoy the fruit of the Chinese Elm.

Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'

With stunning, deep rich purple foliage in the summer the 'Merlot' Redbud makes for a stunning feature tree in the garden. In the spring, lavender pink blooms cover the bare branches and in the autumn the leaves turn vibrant oranges and yellows before falling. The 'Merlot' Redbud is perfect for small backyards. See our Cercis Factsheet here for more about the different Cercis varieties!

For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below

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Video: Chinese Elms as a beautiful, medium size feature tree for a tough spot

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botanical name	Ulmus parvifolia
height x width	8m x 8m
features	Small glossy dark-green leaves with silvery serrated edges, they are semi evergreen with the leaves turning yellow and staying on the tree until late winter, the bark is very attractive and mottled grey, green, orange and brown
conditions	Very hardy, prefers full sun in well-drained soil, good for planting in poor soil
landscape use	Street planting, avenues, urban planting, specimen, group planting, avenues

Botanical Name	Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'
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
Planting Distance	2-3m apart
Max Height	3.5m
Max Width	4.5m
Growth Speed	Moderate
Prune Me	Only if required, Only in winter
Size Maintained at	2m
Flowering	Yes
Flowering Time	October, September
Flower Colour	Pink
Fragrance	None
Foliage Colour	Purple
Autumn Colour	Orange, Red, Yellow
Fruit / Seed	Rarely, Yes – Non-edible
Attracts	Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Toxic To	Non-toxic
Uses	Shade Tree, Feature Tree