Cercis yunnanensis (Yunnan Redbud)
Michael's Opinion
Yunnan Redbud is commonly found landscape plant. Known for its stunning pink blooms in early spring and its yellow autumn colour. Has extremely fast growth in its youth but has a very short life span. No major pests if taken care of properly. Also extremely adaptable landscape plant tolerant of full sun- partial shade and enjoys well drained soil. Overall best used as an accent plant in a landscape.
Botanical Information
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Cercis |
| Species | yunnanensis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | The word Cercis is a derivative of the Greek word, kerkis, a weaver's shuttle, which Theophrastus likened the tree's flattened woody fruits to. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -34 - (-4) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 25 |
| Height | 3.6 - 4.7 m |
| Spread | 4.7 - 6 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | Heart shaped new growth leaves, lavender pink blossom in early spring, orange-brown bark occurs with age. |
| Shape | Upright vase and shrubby, spreading rounded to irregularly shaped. |
| Cultivation | Full sun- partial shade, moist, rich, well-drained soils |
| Pests | Cankers, Scales, Heartwood rot. |
| Habitat | It can be found in woody areas, stream banks and limestone bluffs. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Light tan colour. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Vegative lateral bud, floral buds are slightly plumper and are seen in clusters along stem. |
| Leaf Description | Alternate, simple leaves. Yellow autumnl colour, heart shaped and glossy. |
| Flower Description | Rose magenta flowers in early spring, flowers bisexually, small, clustered dark brown floral buds, the flowers are irregular and primarily appear on older stems 9-12 cm long. |
| Fruit Description | Red- brown, green-brown pods, clusters on twigs, 7- 9 cm long. |
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