Cercis chinensis

Chinese Redbud

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 8A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, massing, specimen
Height 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m
Spread 8' to 10' / 2.40m to 3.00m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, vase