Cercis canadensis 'Oklahoma' - 40-50 CM C10

Description
The red shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cercis reniformis, Cercis reniformis 'Oklahoma', Cercis canadensis 'Oklahoma'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive purple-red autumn colouring * red shoots * heat tolerant, drought resistant, thermophilic

Leaves
Attractive purple-red autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Eastern redbud 'Oklahoma' is spreading in structure. Rapidly growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The pink flowers appear in April.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

Root
Cercis canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma' is a deep-rooting plant and forms finely branched roots, depending on the soil.