Deciduous Tree – Chinese Avondale Redbud

Chinese Avondale Redbud 

Botanical name: cercis chinensis ‘avondale’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: 10 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-9

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: pink/purple 

Bloom time: spring 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: Prune to maintain desired shape and size in the late winter/early spring, before new growth begins to emerge 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the fall and winter months 

Landscape use: ornamental tree, focal point, container plant 

Special features: attracts pollinators, disease resistant, deer resistant 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil: loam, clay 

Companion plants: witch hazel, oakleaf hydrangea

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested in large amounts

Invasive species: no