Cercis canadensis
'Avondale'
Avondale Cercis, Avondale Redbud
Family |
Caesalpiniaceae |
Genus |
Cercis |
Species |
canadensis |
Cultivar |
'Avondale' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
6 - 9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
7 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H3 - H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-17.7 - -3.8 °C |
Temperature (°F) |
Up to 25 °F |
Height |
3 - 3.6 m |
Spread |
3 - 3.6 m |
Landscape |
Shade gardens, edges or margins, city and courtyard gardens, borders, cottages, informal gardens or as a specimen. |
Cultivation |
Grow in full sun to partial sun in moist, well-draining soil of any type. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Glossy, green, heart-shaped leaves. |
Flower Description |
Dark rose-purple flowers outlining the stems. |
Notable Specimens |
Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
Hardwood cuttings nor budding. |