Cercis siliquastrum 'Bodnant' – Cercis siliquastrum 'Bodnant'

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Cercis siliquastrum 'Bodnant' – Cercis siliquastrum 'Bodnant'

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Large shrub to small tree with a broad, vase-shaped to round crown. The round to kidney-shaped leaves are mid-green. The flowers appear in compact clusters just before the leaves develop. They are a deep purplish pink and noticeably larger than typical for the species. Blossoms very profusely even when young. The pods persist all winter. Was planted as a seedling in Bodnant Garden in 1876. Because the blossom was so striking, the Royal Horticultural Society awarded the tree a First Class Certificate in 1944, after which it acquired the cultivar name ‘Bodnant’. A warmth-loving tree that prefers a fertile, calcareous or loamy soil in full sun. Tolerates dry soil.

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Height
5 - 8 m
Crown
round, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey, somewhat grooved when mature
Leaf
round to kidney-shaped, 4 - 9 cm, green
Flowers
deep purplish pink, in clusters, April/May
Fruits
brown, flat pods
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
calcareous sandy or loamy soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
aluable for bees (honey plant)
Application
small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-Cafn, Wales, 1944
Clear stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green pink violet April average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Fructe ornamentale
Frequently asked questions
Cercis siliquastrum 'Bodnant'

Cercis siliquastrum 'Bodnant' can eventually reach a height of 5 - 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Cercis siliquastrum 'Bodnant' has a average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5 - 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Cercis siliquastrum 'Bodnant' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Cercis siliquastrum 'Bodnant' 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.

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