Cercis, Chinese Redbud 'Avondale'

Cercischinensis

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cercis (SER-sis)
Species
chinensis (chi-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Walnut Creek, California

Newark, Delaware

Sheldon, Missouri

Port Washington, New York

Cincinnati, Ohio(2 reports)

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Alice, Texas

Tyler, Texas

Lexington, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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R
Horton, MI (Zone 5b) | February 2011 | positive

Nice container plant but definitely not hardy in zone 5, killed to the ground even in the most sheltered area I could find. Flower displa...Read More

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Upper Darby, PA | May 2010 | negative

Purchased in 2006 bare root. Grew extremely well and flowered beautifully until winter 0f 2009. I live in zone 6 (sub. of Phila Pa).
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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' DOUBLE-FLWD REDBUD Dec (z6) (Cut)
The"fantastic",deep-pink flowers of this 8-12',New Zea.discovered sh...Read More

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