Tree comparisons
| Cercis Merlot | |
|---|---|
| Merlot is an upright spreading Cercis with purple blossom followed by wine-red leaves which turn green over the summer. | |
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Growing
| Cercis Merlot | |
|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive foliage Autumn foliage colour Variegated foliage Summer foliage colour |
| Height after 10 years | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun Tolerates shade |
| Pruning | Do not prune |
| Site conditions | Free-draining site Occasional drought |
Identification
| Cercis Merlot | |
|---|---|
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) |
| Flowering month | May |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Flowers appear first |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |