Garden Gems™ Amethyst Redbud

Cercis canadensis 'NC2017-6' PP #35,279

SKU #46408
5-9

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This compact tree is a perfect focal point for small gardens or when potted on a patio. The small size and burgundy foliage provide the feel of a Japanese maple with the added bonus of an early spring bloom of violet-pink flowers before the colorful leaves emerge. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

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Bloom TimeEarly spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Compact Form
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Accent, Small Spaces
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorBurgundy
Care InstructionsProvide well drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Provide some shade and supplemental water in hot, desert-like regions. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Remove dead or crossing branches as needed.
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Bloom TimeEarly spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Compact Form
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Accent, Small Spaces
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorBurgundy
Care
Care InstructionsProvide well drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Provide some shade and supplemental water in hot, desert-like regions. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Remove dead or crossing branches as needed.

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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.