Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold' heart-shaped foliage

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Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold' Tree

Name: Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CCH.SS.12.1
Price: 115.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Eastern Redbud Trees

Single stem tree, 150-200cm, 12L pot

£115

£115 ~~£115~~

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Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

Despatched within 2-4 weeks

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 3 x 4 metres in 20 years

Foliage Heart shaped yellow-green leaves turn golden yellow in autumn

Position Prefers full sun

Soil Prefers free-draining sites, suits most soil types

Description

The delightful Cercis canadensis Hearts of Gold Tree boasts purple-red, pea-like flowers on bare branches in the spring before beautiful crisp yellow foliage unfurls. The heart shaped foliage turns from translucent yellow to a yellow-green in summer. Leaves at the centre of the Hearts of Gold tree are somewhat darker, creating a striking gradient of colour from mid-green to bright yellow at the edge of the canopy. In autumn, it turns shades of golden yellow.

This Eastern Redbud has a rounded and slightly spreading shape that grows to just 3 x 4 metres in 20 years making it a tree suitable for small gardens. Cercis canadensis Hearts of Gold will thrive in most soils, including those which are dry or chalky, in any open sunny position. All species of Cercis are reasonably drought tolerant, but may need extra watering in the first year or so whilst establishing.

AKA Eastern Redbud, Eastern Red Bud Tree, Cercis canadensis Hearts of Gold

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.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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