Accession Count: 2
Common Name:
Chinese redbud
Family Name:
Fabaceae
Botanical Name:
Cercis chinensis
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Characteristics:
This small deciduous tree grows to heights of about 10 to 20 feet. It is usually multi-trunked. The leaves are single, heart shaped, and dark green in color. The uniqueness of this tree lies in its gorgeous reddish-pink to purple flowers that form in clusters along the entire branches and trunk. This cauliflory formation makes this tree a striking attraction during its blooming period in the spring.
Compound:
Cer chi
Geographic Origin:
East Asia
Ecozone Origin:
Palearctic
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Natural History:
The species name comes from the tree's Chinese origin.
Cultivation Notes:
Ethnobotany:
This tree is planted almost exclusively as an ornamental in landscapes and along streets and highways.
Height:
11 - 15 feet
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Flower Season:
Spring
Color:
Purple
Function:
Spread:
Allergen:
Non-allergenic
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Toxicity:
Benign
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