Cercis canadensis 'Merlot' – Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'

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Cercis canadensis 'Merlot' – Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'

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Multi-stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
6-10 m
Crown
round, fan shaped
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
greenish purple, black purple
Autumn colour
yellow, orange
Flowers
pink, April/May
Fruits
brown, flat pods
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
parks, cemeteries, large gardens
Shape
multi-stem treem
Multi-stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) broad vase-shaped half-open crown purplegreen average growing valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
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Frequently asked questions
Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'

Cercis canadensis 'Merlot' can eventually reach a height of 6-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Cercis canadensis 'Merlot' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Cercis canadensis 'Merlot' turn yellow, orange in autumn.

The right time to plant Cercis canadensis 'Merlot' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Cercis canadensis 'Merlot' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Cercis canadensis 'Merlot' blooms in april, may.
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