Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'
Chinese Redbud
Description
Avondale Redbud is the most showy of all the redbuds, this selection from Dunkin & Davies in New Zealand produces fantastic deep purple flowers along its branches and even on the main trunk. Grown as a single stem or multi-stemmed tree, it flowers at an early age. In early spring blooming can knock your socks off.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Purple
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Tropical, Woodland
Accenting Features
Espalier, Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Lawn, Parking Lot
Special Uses
Screen, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.