Cercis canadensis Red Force red & purple leaves

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Cercis canadensis 'Red Force' Tree

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Key features

Final size 5 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Heart-shaped burgundy leaves (deciduous)

Flowers Clusters of small, pink flowers in spring

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Requires a well-drained site, but tolerates most soil types

Description

Cercis canadensis 'Red Force' is an upright, slightly spreading tree which is admired for its large, heart-shaped leaves which exhibit gorgeous shades of purple and burgundy. This foliage, which appears on the tree for most of the year for prolonged seasonal interest, is preceded by vibrant pink flowers in springtime. The flowers emerge on bare stems directly from the tree’s main stems (rather than new growth or shoots) for a unique and distinctive floral display – in the botanical world this is referred to as cauliflory.

Hardy and low-maintenance, Cercis canadensis 'Red Force' prefers a full sun position for the best leaf colour (though will tolerate partial shade) and a moist, well-draining site. Expect an approximate height and spread of 4 x 3 metres in 20 years.

AKA Eastern Redbud, Canadian Redbud, Cercis canadensis 'Minrouge3'

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

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