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Cercis canadensis 'Lavender Twist' (Eastern redbud 'Lavender Twist')
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3m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cercis canadensis 'Lavender Twist'
Other names
Eastern redbud 'Lavender Twist', Weeping eastern redbud, Cercis canadensis 'Covey'
Genus
Cercis Cercis
Variety or Cultivar
'Lavender Twist' _ 'Lavender Twist' is a compact, dense, umbrella-shaped, deciduous tree with contorted, arching to pendent branches with heart-shaped, dark blue-green leaves, flushed red when young, turning yellow in autumn. Clusters of tiny, lavender-pink flowers bloom in spring before the leaves emerge.
Cercis canadensis 'Lavender Twist' is: Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Pendulous, Weeping
Flower
Lavender, Pink in Spring
Foliage
Flushed red, Bright-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leafhoppers , Scale insects Leafhoppers , Scale insects
Coral spot , Verticillium wilt Coral spot , Verticillium wilt
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Cercis canadensis 'Lavender Twist' (Eastern redbud 'Lavender Twist') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Foliage only
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Plant in final position when young; resents transplanting when older. Will be smaller if not staked.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Cercis canadensis 'Lavender Twist'
Other names
Eastern redbud 'Lavender Twist', Weeping eastern redbud, Cercis canadensis 'Covey'
Genus
Cercis Cercis
Variety or Cultivar
'Lavender Twist' _ 'Lavender Twist' is a compact, dense, umbrella-shaped, deciduous tree with contorted, arching to pendent branches with heart-shaped, dark blue-green leaves, flushed red when young, turning yellow in autumn. Clusters of tiny, lavender-pink flowers bloom in spring before the leaves emerge.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Pendulous, Weeping
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Colour
Flower
Lavender, Pink in Spring
Foliage
Flushed red, Bright-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
Coral spot , Verticillium wilt
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Cercis canadensis 'Lavender Twist' (Eastern redbud 'Lavender Twist') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Foliage only
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Plant in final position when young; resents transplanting when older. Will be smaller if not staked.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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