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Little Woody Redbud
Cercis canadensis 'Little Woody'
Pronunciation: SER-sis kan-a-DEN-sis
SKU #04954
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate grower to 6 to 8 ft. tall and 8 to 10 ft. wide.
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| Description | A graceful, compact tree with a vase-shaped canopy. Clusters of purple, sweet pea-like blooms in spring. Small, lightly crinkled, heart-shaped leaves have interesting yellow fall foliage. An excellent specimen plant. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Blooms early to midspring. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Weigela (Weigela); Spirea (Spiraea); Barberry (Berberis) |
| Care Instructions | Prefers deep, slightly alkaline, moist, well-drained sandy loams. Benefits from light shade in hotter regions. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges in late winter to early spring. |
Details
| Description | A graceful, compact tree with a vase-shaped canopy. Clusters of purple, sweet pea-like blooms in spring. Small, lightly crinkled, heart-shaped leaves have interesting yellow fall foliage. An excellent specimen plant. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Blooms early to midspring. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Flower Color | Purple |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Weigela (Weigela); Spirea (Spiraea); Barberry (Berberis) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers deep, slightly alkaline, moist, well-drained sandy loams. Benefits from light shade in hotter regions. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges in late winter to early spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Little Woody Redbud produce flowers?
Blooms early to midspring.
Is Little Woody Redbud evergreen or deciduous?
Little Woody Redbud is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Little Woody Redbud?
Little Woody Redbud is Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
How fast does Little Woody Redbud grow?
Little Woody Redbud has a Moderate growth rate.
What color are Little Woody Redbud flowers?
Little Woody Redbud produces Purple flowers.
What color is the foliage of Little Woody Redbud?
Little Woody Redbud has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Little Woody Redbud?
Good companion plants for Little Woody Redbud include: Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Weigela (Weigela); Spirea (Spiraea); Barberry (Berberis).
How do I care for Little Woody Redbud?
Prefers deep, slightly alkaline, moist, well-drained sandy loams. Benefits from light shade in hotter regions. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges in late winter to early spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. 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.