Cercis

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Cercis or Redbud Cercis or Redbud are deciduous shrubs or small trees with heart shaped leaves and clusters of bright, pea-like flowers. Flowers are deep crimson, pink or white and provide a dramatic spring display. These flowers are followed by flattened, deep purple pods. Where to Site Your Cercis Cercis look excellent planted at the back of a border or against a wall. Areal eye-catching feature. How to Grow and Look After you Cercis If required, cercis can be pruned to remove any misplaced branches; this will maintain the shrubs symmetry and keep it in good condition. They thrive in deep, moist soil, favour a sun spot out of strong winds. At the beginning of the season mulch the tree to keep it cool in the summer to protect it from winter frosts. {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Where should I plant Cercis?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Cercis look excellent planted at the back of a border or against a wall. Areal eye-catching feature."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How do I grow and care for Cercis?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"If required, cercis can be pruned to remove any misplaced branches; this will maintain the shrubs symmetry and keep it in good condition. They thrive in deep, moist soil, favour a sun spot out of strong winds. At the beginning of the season mulch the tree to keep it cool in the summer to protect it from winter frosts."}}]}