Cercis siliquastrum 'Bodnant'
Judas tree 'Bodnant'
Cercis siliquastrum'Bodnant' infuses spring with vivid purple pea-like blooms that appear directly from bare stems, echoing the flattened purplish pods that follow. This superior variety emerges with bronze heart-shaped leaves, turning green as summer advances. This is a small to medium tree that stays compact and manageable, and and in autumn, the leaves transition to brilliant yellow before shedding.
How to care for Cercis siliquastrum Bodnant:
When planting, add some soil conditioner (well-rotted compost) to the planting hole and some mycorrhizal fungi to aid root establishment.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the collar of the tree is above ground level.
Support taller specimens either with a bamboo cane and or stake during establishment. Water generously around the base of the plant.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the collar of the tree is above ground level.
Support taller specimens either with a bamboo cane and or stake during establishment. Water generously around the base of the plant.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
12m
Eventual spread:
8m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
12 litre pot | 1.6m tall
£269.99
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