Cercis canadensis 'Appalachian Red' Year-round The leaves unfold purplish-red later

The leaves unfold purplish-red later changing to bronze-green in summer

but avoid wet and/or heavy clay soils

and one of the last in leaf in winter

A hardy UK native with thorny branches and oval

Ideal as a specimen in a small garden

Cercis canadensis 'Appalachian Red' Year-round The leaves unfold purplish-red laterDiscovered growing along a road in Maryland, USA, this cultivar boasts with a profusion of fuchia pink to red, pea like flowers on bare branches in April. The handsome, heart shaped foliage quickly follows suit, maturing to blue green in summer then turning a golden yellow in autumn. Best in moderately fertile soils with consistent moisure. H7