Cercis chinensis ‘Avondale’

A small tree that usually has multiple trunks. Deciduous. It is compact with dense branches. Like its sibling Caesalpinioideae, it flowers in a bright pink-purple color at the beginning of spring before the trees blossom. It has an exceptionally dense and rich flowering, even in relation to other Caesalpinioideae. The spectacular flowers appear in dense clusters on the branches. This display is very eye-catching and especially attractive. The flowering is particularly powerful if the tree grows in full sunlight. Significant cold spells in the winter will also intensify the flowering. The flowers attract bees, butterflies and birds. After flowering, flat pods appear. The tree leaves are green and shiny in a characteristic heart shape. In fall, the leaves turn yellow, and the tree requires a medium amount of watering. It will do well in most soils in the country, as long as they are well drained and not saline. It is considered to be very resistant to pests and diseases compared to the other Caesalpinioideae.

In the same family: Cercis siliquastrum | Cercis siliquastrum ‘Alba’ | Cercis canadensis | Cercis canadensis pendula | Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’ | Cercis chinensis ‘Avondale’