Little Woody Redbud

Cercis canadensis 'Little Woody' PP #15,854

Pronunciation: SER-sis kan-a-DEN-sis
SKU #04954
5-9

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A graceful, compact tree with a vase-shaped canopy. Clusters of purple, sweet pea-like blooms in spring. Small, lightly crinkled, heart-shaped leaves have interesting yellow fall foliage. An excellent specimen plant. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate grower to 6 to 8 ft. tall and 8 to 10 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

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Bloom TimeBlooms early to midspring.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Compact Form
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSmoke Tree (Cotinus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Weigela (Weigela); Spirea (Spiraea); Barberry (Berberis)
Care InstructionsPrefers deep, slightly alkaline, moist, well-drained sandy loams. Benefits from light shade in hotter regions. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges in late winter to early spring.
Details
Bloom TimeBlooms early to midspring.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Compact Form
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSmoke Tree (Cotinus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Weigela (Weigela); Spirea (Spiraea); Barberry (Berberis)
Care
Care InstructionsPrefers deep, slightly alkaline, moist, well-drained sandy loams. Benefits from light shade in hotter regions. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges in late winter to early spring.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.