Tree comparisons
 Avondale | |
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| A compact Chinese Redbud, featuring an intense display of purple blossom, followed by large green leaves. Ideal for small spaces. | |
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Growing
| Cercis Avondale | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive foliage Autumn foliage colour Variegated foliage Summer foliage colour |
| Growth habit | Spreading / Flat-topped |
| Height after 10 years | 1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun Tolerates shade |
| Pruning | Do not prune |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Site conditions | Free-draining site Occasional drought |
Identification
| Cercis Avondale | |
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| Flower colour | Purple |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) |
| Flowering month | April |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Yellow |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Flowers appear first |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |