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Cercis canadensis Heart of Gold - Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis Heart of Gold COV
Eastern Redbud, Canadian Redbud, American Redbud, Judas Tree

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Nice plant, in good condition and well packaged. We are looking forward to seeing it thrive.

M-H, 18/03/2024

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Unique variety. In March-April, intense flowering in fresh pink to violet peas covering its naked branches directly. Heart-shaped foliage, turning golden yellow, then chartreuse in summer. Accepts any type of soil, perfectly hardy vine-plant.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
4.50 m
Spread at maturity
4.50 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Cercis canadensis 'Heart of Gold', is a variety of Judas tree that is truly unique. From spring to autumn, it amazes at every stage of its growth. In spring, the fresh pink to purple of its flowering announces spring by covering the still naked branches. Then, throughout the season, its heart-shaped foliage displays successively red, then golden yellow, and finally chartreuse colors in summer. In winter, the fallen leaves reveal its twisted branches under a dark bark.

Cercis canadensis 'Heart of Gold' belongs to the family Fabaceae or Papilionaceae. The type species is native to the eastern and central United States. It grows quite slowly and its mature size will not exceed 4.50 m (14 to 10 ft) in height and width. It is a small tree with a rounded habit, as wide as it is tall. The flowers appear before the leaves, in March-April, directly on the branches, even those that are only one year old. They are pea-like flowers, lavender-pink to purple, in a very fresh shade. The fruits, in the form of flattened pods, are rarely present on this variety. The foliage emerges red, then intensively turns golden yellow, and with maturity changes to chartreuse green in summer, with shaded leaves being more distinctly green. They are heart-shaped, rounded, quite thick, and glabrous. The branches of old specimens branch towards the ground. Its bark is dark in color.

This Canadian redbud or Judas tree has a fairly wide cultural ecology, it accepts any type of soil as long as it is deep and not too dry. It can be planted individually or used to shade a mass of heathers, camellias, and pieris in acidic soil. In neutral or limestone, well-drained soil, for example, use it in a mixed hedge, accompanied by Montpellier maple, smoke tree, and winged spindle tree to create a dazzling grove from September to November.

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Cercis canadensis Heart of Gold - Eastern Redbud (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 4.50 m
Spread at maturity 4.50 m
Habit spreading
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time March to April
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 1 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Fruit colour violet

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour golden
Foliage description Beautiful colours evolving throughout the season.

Botanical data

Genus

Cercis

Species

canadensis

Cultivar

Heart of Gold COV

Family

Fabaceae

Other common names

Eastern Redbud, Canadian Redbud, American Redbud, Judas Tree

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference7819762

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Planting and care

Cercis canadensis 'Heart of Gold' accepts sun or partial shade. It is not very demanding in terms of soil, as long as it is rich and retains moisture. In poor soil, enrich the planting area with good compost or potting soil. Water it regularly during the first seasons in case of drought, as it is sensitive to excessive drying out. It tolerates all types of soil but prefers neutral or acidic soils. It is perfectly hardy, but young shoots may suffer from severe frost in early spring. Protection with a winter cover may be useful in the first years in case of a severe cold spell in March.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Free-standing
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, deep

Care

Pruning instructions The Canadian Redbud does not require any particular pruning, however, as it naturally tends to form a bush, it can be trained into a tree. In early spring, remove all low lateral branches to maintain a single, unbranched trunk. In the following years, make sure to systematically remove the lowest branches. Once mature, it is advisable to prune the top every year to limit its growth and promote the development of larger leaves.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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