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Tree comparisons


Cercis
Bodnant

Bodnant is a particularly attractive form of Cercis siliquastrum, featuring masses of pink purple flowers in late spring.
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Growing


Cercis
Bodnant
Gardening skillBeginner
AwardsRHS AGM (current)
Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
Attractive foliage
Autumn foliage colour
Variegated foliage
Summer foliage colour
Growth habitSpreading / Flat-topped
Height after 10 years1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft
SunlightPrefers full sun
Tolerates shade
PruningDo not prune
Growth rateSlow
Site conditionsFree-draining site
Occasional drought
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Identification


Cercis
Bodnant
Flower colourPurple
Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
Flowering monthMay
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnYellow
Leaf/Flower sequenceFlowers appear first
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Annual cycleDeciduous
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