Cercis

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CERCIS These small trees require full sun and a sheltered site as they can be damaged by late spring frosts.

Cercis canadensis Pink, pea-like flowers in May and June. Heart shaped pale green leaves, deciduous. Height  a small tree 2 to 4 metres. Spread 1.5 to 2 metres.
Cercis canadensis ?Forest Pansy? AGM Magenta buds, opening to pale pink, pea-like flowers in May and June. Heart shaped reddish-purple leaves, deciduous. Height  a small tree 2 to 4 metres. Spread 1.5 to 2 m.
Cercis chinensis Bright pink, pea-like flowers in May and June. Glossy green heart shaped leaves, deciduous. Height  a small tree 2 to 3 metres. Spread 1.5 to 2 metres.
Cercis siliquastrum AGM Clusters of pea-like, rosy-lilac flowers appear in May, purple seed pods from July onwards. Dark green, heart shaped leaves, deciduous. Height a small tree 3 to 4 metres. Spread 2.5 to 3 metres.