Cercis canadensis 'Covey' (Weeping Eastern Redbud)
Botanical Information
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Cercis |
| Species | canadensis |
| Cultivar | 'Covey' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 -(-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - 30 |
| Height | 1.2 - 3 m |
| Spread | 1.2 - 3 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Pendulous to weeping. |
| Cultivation | Average moisture, well-drained soil in full sunlight to partial shade. |
| Pests | Canker, verticillium wilt, dieback, leaf spots, mildew, blights, tree hoppers, leaf hoppers, caterpillars, borers, webworms and scale. |
| Notable Specimens | The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Heart-shaped, green blades with a paper-like texture. |
| Flower Description | Small, pea-shaped, pink in colour that grow in clusters of 4 - 10 per stem. |
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