Cercis chinensis (Chinese Redbud)
Cercis chinensis is a deciduous tree native to China. It can be a small tree or a large shrub. It has purple/pink flowers that give it a huge interest in flower season. Leaves are heart-shaped and turn yellow green in fall. It is a heat and drought tolerant plant. It can be used as container, border plant, and specimen. It can be used as street trees in residential areas.
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- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
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French Name: Gainier de Chine
Pronunciation: SIR-sis chi-NEN-sis
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Plant type: Tree, Shrub
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Origin: China
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Heat Zones: 3 to 9
Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9
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Uses: Specimen, Border Plant, Container, Street, Pollution Tolerant / Urban
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Moderate
Tree Shape: Upright
Canopy Symmetry: Irregular
Canopy Density: Open
Canopy Texture: Fine
Height at Maturity: 1.5 to 3 m, 3 to 5 m
Spread at Maturity: 1.5 to 3 meters, 3 to 5 meters
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Alternate
Leaf Venation: Reticualte
Leaf Persistance: Deciduous
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: 10 - 20
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Leaf Margins: Entire
Leaf Texture: Leathery, Glossy
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green, Yellow
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 1.5 - 3
Flower Type: Spike
Flower Sexuality: Diecious (Monosexual)
Flower Scent: No Fragance
Flower Color: Purple, Pink
Seasons: Spring
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Trunk
Trunk has Crownshaft: No
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Multi-Trunked, Can be trained to one trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Showy
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Legume
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: 10 - 20
Fruit Color: Brown
Seasons: Spring
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Tolerance
Frost Tolerant: Yes
Heat Tolerance: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Poor
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral
Water Requirements: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full, Part
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Management
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure
Diseases: Generally disease free
Edible Parts: None
Pests: Generally pest free
Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting