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Weeping form of Cercis canadensis Lavender Twist

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Cercis canadensis 'Lavender Twist' Tree

Name: Cercis canadensis 'Lavender Twist' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CCL.SS.10.1
Price: 100.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 2 x 1.5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green, heart-shaped leaves that turns yellow in autumn

Flowers Lilac-pink flowers on bare branches in spring

Soil Prefers well drained sites, tolerate most soil types

Description

Cercis canadensis 'Lavender Twist' is a popular small weeping variety of Judas Tree (also called Eastern Redbud). It's favoured for its spring interest and suitability for small gardens, since it grows to just 2 x 1.5 metres in 20 years. The long weeping branches of 'Lavender Twist' have a gentle attractive twist and in spring they are smothered in a copious crop of lilac-pink, pea-like flowers. The flowers stand out beautifully against the sculptural framework of dark bare branches. This is followed by mid-green, heart shaped foliage which looks particularly attractive covering the pendulous branches. In autumn, the foliage transforms to golden yellow.

This small weeping tree will grow in most soils and positions and can even be pot grown given the right care. A lovely feature tree or a superb addition to a garden border, bringing fantastic spring interest. One of our most popular Cercis trees due to its suitability for all sizes of gardens. Also known as Cercis canadensis Covey, named after an American lady called Connie Covey in whose garden this chance seedling first grew.

AKA Cercis canadensis Lavender Twist 'Covey', Cercis canadensis Covey, Cercis 'Lavender Twist', Cercis Covy, Redbud Lavender Twist, Red bud Covey

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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