did you know?

Although Chinese redbud, a native Chinese shrub, is relatively unknown and underused in American gardens, it was introduced to cultivation here in 1850.

general maintenance:

Prune damaged and weak stems or branches. Remove old, unproductive stems by cutting to the ground.

pests/diseases:

Canker, leaf spot, and scale insects may occur.

controls:

Remove and dispose of limbs and leaves affected by canker and leaf spot. To control scale, apply horticultural-oil spray, following label directions.

how to sow/plant:

Choose a sunny to partly shady site with well-drained soil, making sure there is enough room for shrub to reach its mature size. In early spring, dig a hole twice as wide as container or root ball. Set plant at same depth or slightly higher than it was in pot, or if balled, level with top of root ball. If plant is balled in synthetic fabric, remove carefully before backfilling. Natural-fiber burlap may be peeled back and left in ground once plant is set in hole. Fill hole around plant with soil. Mound soil to form a 2-inch-high ridge around perimeter of hole to act as a catchbasin. Water thoroughly, filling the basin and allowing water to settle several times. Spread 2-inch layer of mulch around plant.

water and fertilize:

Maintain uniform soil moisture for the first season. Be sure soil is moist before ground freezes in fall. Each spring before growth begins, feed with an all-purpose fertilizer, following label directions. Once tree is established, usually by the third year, water only during drought.

garden hint:

Consider using Chinese redbud as a deciduous hedge.

features:

• Attractive Flowers
• Attractive Foliage
• Deciduous
• Shade Tolerant

garden uses:

• Edging
• Flowerbed borders
• Naturalizing
• Shade Woodland Garden

other uses:

• Cut Flower

combine with:

spring-blooming trees and shrubs such as shadbush dogwood fothergilla, and