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Cercis canadensis Pink Pom Poms - Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis Pink Pom Pom's
Eastern Redbud, Canadian Redbud, American Redbud, Judas Tree

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The Cercis Canadensis Pink Pom Poms, or Canadian Redbud, is an upright bush that offers magnificent spring flowering. Indeed, from the month of April, its branches and trunk become covered in a multitude of dark pink pom-poms resembling little roses. Resulting from a recent cross-breeding between the 'Flame' and 'Oklahoma' varieties, this Canadian Redbud exhibits remarkable hardiness, allowing it to brighten up gardens even in the most inhospitable climates.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
6 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

The Cercis Canadensis Pink Pom Poms is a large bush with an upright and spreading habit that offers magnificent spring flowering. From the month of April, its branches and bare trunk are covered with a multitude of dark pink pompons resembling small roses. Resulting from a recent cross-breeding between the 'Flame' and 'Oklahoma' varieties, this Canadian Redbud has remarkable hardiness that allows it to brighten up even the most inhospitable climates.

 

Cercis canadensis is a tree native to the east and centre of the United States, belonging to the extensive family of Legumes. It can reach 12m (39 ft 5 in) high in its natural environment, but rarely exceeds 4 to 7m (13 ft 1 in to 23 ft) in cultivation. It forms a twisted tree, with branches near the ground, often wider than it is tall. The Canadian Redbud has produced numerous varieties with different habits, flowering colours, and foliage. It has a wide, dense, and rounded crown, rather irregular, overhanging a short and wide spread trunk. It has an upright habit that gives it an elegant and refined appearance. Under good growing conditions, this medium-sized tree can reach a height of 5-6m (16 ft 5 in-19 ft 8 in) with a spread of 3-4m (9 ft 10 in-13 ft 1 in). The Cercis canadensis Pink Pom Poms is also characterised by its flowering with very intense pink pompons. In April and May, the branches and still bare trunk of this Redbud are adorned with a multitude of flowers with numerous petals. Very double and particularly large for a Canadian Redbud, they are gathered in clusters along the branches. Flowering is sterile and does not produce seeds, but it attracts insects and birds, creating a garden full of life. This exuberance of the flowers is followed by the emergence of foliage, initially coppery then bright green in summer. The leaves are deciduous, heart-shaped, alternate, and measure between 8 and 12cm (3.1 and 4.7 in), culminating in a symphony of autumn colours before the leaves fall.

 

The Cercis canadensis naturally grows on the edge of woods and even within forests of deciduous trees. It appreciates fresh, rich, well-drained soils and sunny or partially shaded situations. When well established, it can withstand relatively long periods of drought. Its great hardiness allows it to withstand strong frosts down to -20°. Plant your 'Pink Pom Poms' Canadian Redbud in a deep hole, lined with clay balls or gravel. Not demanding, it accepts all types of soil, whether they are limestone or acidic. In hotter areas, water it frequently during the growing season. It is an easy tree to grow that will reveal all its beauty if it has benefited from good planting conditions.

The Cercis Canadensis Pink Pom Pom is a beautiful plant that can be enjoyed in various settings. Whether it stands alone in a short grass meadow or is a part of a flower bed, it never fails to impress. It can be a stunning addition to a Cherry Blossom tree or a Japanese Quince and create a beautiful colour palette. Planting in a country hedge can mix beautifully with other plants like Forsythia or Cotoneaster Lacteus, creating a mesmerising display of colours.

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 6 m
Spread at maturity 4.50 m
Habit spreading
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time April to May
Inflorescence Double, Cluster
Flower size 1 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Flowering description Large, very double flowers in the form of pompoms that bloom on the branches and trunk even before the foliage appears.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green
Foliage description Heart-shaped, bronze-coloured leaves turning green in summer.

Botanical data

Genus

Cercis

Species

canadensis

Cultivar

Pink Pom Pom's

Family

Fabaceae

Other common names

Eastern Redbud, Canadian Redbud, American Redbud, Judas Tree

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference8399111

Planting and care

The Cercis Canadensis Pink Pom Pom plant likes sunny to partially shaded areas. It can endure drought periods once it's well-established, which takes around three years. However, it prefers regions with warm summers as extremely high temperatures can cause stress and make it susceptible to fungal attacks.

This plant is hardy and can withstand heavy frosts if it is protected from moisture. Plant it in well-drained soil using clay pellets or gravel to protect it.

The Canadian Redbud is not picky about soil quality. It can tolerate slightly chalky soils but prefers light and fresh soil. However, it prefers to stay put, so pick its initial location carefully. It's easy to grow and has excellent disease resistance, which makes it a popular choice for gardeners.

 

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
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, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions The Canadian Redbud is a shrub that can be pruned to grow as a tree. It does not require specific pruning, but to maintain a single unbranched trunk, remove all lower lateral branches in early spring. In the following years, make sure to remove the lowest branches systematically. As it grows, it is advisable to prune the top yearly to limit its height and promote the growth 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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