{"title":"Redbuds and Forest Pansy","description":"\u003cp\u003eRedbuds are the small deciduous trees that give a garden its spring moment: pea shaped pink flowers along bare branches before the leaves, then heart shaped foliage, purple in the Forest Pansy, that turns yellow in autumn. \u003cem\u003eCercis canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCercis chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e stay under 5m, suit a courtyard or a front garden, and want cool nights and some shelter from the hottest afternoon sun. Choose by leaf colour and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a redbud\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cercis-canadensis-forest-pansy\"\u003eForest Pansy\u003c\/a\u003e is the one most people want: a small tree to about 5m with deep purple heart shaped leaves from spring, pink flowers on the bare wood in early spring and yellow to orange autumn colour. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/redbud-cercis-canadensis-merlot\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/a\u003e is a newer selection with smaller, glossier purple leaves on a more compact tree to about 3.5m, bred for hotter, drier conditions and the better choice north of Sydney. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chinese-redbud-cercis-chinensis\"\u003eChinese Redbud\u003c\/a\u003e is the green leafed species, smothered in rosy pink flowers in spring on a multi stemmed tree to 3.5m, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chinese-redbud-cercis-chinensis-faerie-queen\"\u003eFaerie Queen\u003c\/a\u003e is a selected form of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade-off is foliage against flowers: the purple leafed forms are grown for the leaf, the Chinese redbud for the heaviest flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere redbuds work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRedbuds grow in cool and warm temperate gardens: Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Sydney and the ranges and tablelands. They are frost hardy and need a cool winter to flower well. Give them free draining soil, morning sun and some shelter from hot afternoon sun and wind, which scorch the leaves of Forest Pansy in a heatwave; Merlot copes better. Use a redbud as a feature in a lawn, a courtyard tree, a tree for a front garden under power lines, or the canopy over a shaded seat. They are among the best \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-trees-for-urban-gardens\"\u003esmall trees for urban gardens\u003c\/a\u003e and sit with the other deciduous trees in the autumn colour range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGive a redbud 4m of clear space and plant it at least 3m from buildings. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot, improve the soil with compost, plant level with the soil, stake for the first year, water in deeply and mulch to 75mm, kept off the trunk. Plant in autumn or early spring; a tree planted in late spring needs careful watering through its first summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply once or twice a week through the first two summers and in dry spells after that; a stressed redbud drops leaves early. Feed in spring with a slow release fertiliser. Pruning is minimal: remove crossing branches and any dead wood after flowering, and never cut hard, since redbuds do not reshoot well from old wood. Wet feet are the main cause of failure, so plant on a mound in heavy clay. Pests are rare. For the choice between a deciduous and an evergreen feature tree read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/evergreen-vs-deciduous-trees-australia-guide\"\u003eevergreen versus deciduous trees in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Forest Pansy grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 5m tall and 4m wide in Australian gardens, and it can be kept smaller with light pruning after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill a redbud grow in Brisbane?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purple leafed forms struggle in the humid subtropics and flower poorly without a cool winter. Merlot is the best bet in warmer districts; south of Sydney all of them do well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does a redbud flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly spring, August to September, on the bare branches before the leaves open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves on my Forest Pansy burnt at the edges?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot afternoon sun or hot wind. Plant it where it gets afternoon shade, water deeply in heatwaves and the new leaves come through clean.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cercis-canadensis-forest-pansy","title":"Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’","description":"\u003cp\u003eForest Pansy (\u003cem\u003eCercis canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Forest Pansy') is the small tree that earns its place twice over: pink pea flowers stud the bare branches at the end of winter, then heart shaped leaves unfurl in deep burgundy and carry the show through the warm months before strong autumn colour. It grows to about 5m tall and 4m wide with non invasive roots, one of the most liveable feature trees for a modern block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy heart shaped leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage is the main event, a deep wine colour on new growth that reads beautifully against green gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers on bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small pink pea blooms line the branches before the leaves appear, a display no evergreen can offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour to finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves warm through amber tones before they drop, a genuine fourth season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive, so it can sit near paths, patios and garden walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKind to the household.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is considered non toxic to cats and dogs, and the flowers feed bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a position where the winter silhouette and spring flowers can be seen from the house. It reads especially well against a pale wall or fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5m by 4m it gives real tree presence without dominating, and light dappled shade beneath it keeps underplanting alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA shade tree for sitting under.\u003c\/strong\u003e The broad canopy shades a bench or a north facing window in summer, then lets winter sun through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young trees grow happily for years in a wide tub, held to a smaller size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Forest Pansy in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. It is frost hardy and happiest in warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates. In hot inland districts give it afternoon shade to protect the foliage; in the humid subtropics it grows but rarely shows its best colour, and the wet tropics do not suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil improved with compost. It dislikes waterlogging, so mound the bed on heavy clay and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers. Once established it is surprisingly drought tolerant. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and rare. Shape immediately after flowering if needed, removing crossing branches and keeping the naturally layered form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Forest Pansy from 300mm and 400mm pots through to advanced 45L, 70L, 100L and 200L trees, so you can start small or plant instant structure. It is deciduous: a tree delivered in winter arrives bare branched and budded, which is normal and healthy. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect the first spring flush to be modest while roots establish, then stronger growth from the second season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime the job with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-time-to-plant-a-tree-in-australia-a-guide\"\u003ethe best time to plant a tree in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003efeature trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eplants with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003edeciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e for your climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in humid coastal gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will grow, but the burgundy colour softens quickly in humid heat and flowering is lighter. From warm temperate climates south it is reliable; in the subtropics choose a spot with afternoon shade and expect a quieter display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of winter into early spring, directly on the bare branches before the leaves emerge. The floral display lasts a few weeks and the fresh burgundy foliage follows straight after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning greenish in summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is normal. The colour is deepest on new spring growth and relaxes toward bronze green as leaves age, especially in shade. Good sun keeps the strongest tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for years. Use a container at least 600mm wide, premium mix and consistent summer water. Expect a smaller tree, around half its in ground size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140090548543,"sku":"CER-CAN-FOR-300MM","price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140090483007,"sku":"CER-CAN-FOR-400MM","price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100515942719,"sku":"CER-CAN-FOR-500MM","price":866.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648086769983,"sku":"CER-CAN-FOR-100L","price":866.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm","offer_id":55100516139327,"sku":"CER-CAN-FOR-600MM","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100516041023,"sku":"CER-CAN-FOR-150L","price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":54140090515775,"sku":"CER-CAN-FOR-200L","price":1925.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100515877183,"sku":"CER-CAN-FOR-300L","price":2832.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100515844415,"sku":"CER-CAN-FOR-400L","price":3162.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100515909951,"sku":"CER-CAN-FOR-500L","price":5623.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cercis-canadensis-Forest-Pansy.jpg?v=1766224351"},{"product_id":"redbud-cercis-canadensis-merlot","title":"Redbud - Cercis canadensis ‘Merlot’","description":"\u003cp\u003eRedbud 'Merlot' (\u003cem\u003eCercis canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Merlot') is a small deciduous tree that reaches about 3.5m tall and 3m wide, which puts a genuine flowering tree within reach of a courtyard or a front garden. In early spring, before any leaves appear, pink purple pea flowers open directly along the bare branches. The heart shaped leaves that follow emerge deep wine red and hold that colour through summer heat better than older redbuds manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers on bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring display runs along the branches themselves, which is a striking effect no other small tree in this size range delivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine dark foliage all summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy heart shaped leaves in deep burgundy, then autumn colour before they drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall garden scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 3.5m by 3m it fits a courtyard, a front lawn or a narrow entry bed without dominating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive roots mean it can sit reasonably close to paths, driveways and paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant and drought tolerant after establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree in a lawn or bed is how it is best used. Place it where you see the bare branches against the sky in early spring, since that is when it earns its keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its modest spread and well behaved roots suit tight urban blocks, and the open canopy still lets you plant underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair either side of an entry works well, and a pot 600mm or wider holds a young tree for several years with reliable watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Redbud in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the deepest leaf colour and the heaviest flowering, though it accepts light afternoon shade in hot inland gardens. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates and is fully frost hardy. Humid subtropical and tropical gardens do not give it the winter chill it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained and moderately fertile, with compost worked through a wide planting hole. It will not tolerate waterlogging, so raise the bed on heavy clay and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then taper off. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is all the feeding it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it light. Remove crossing or damaged wood in late winter after flowering and resist shaping cuts, because redbuds heal large wounds slowly and the flowers form on older wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two advanced sizes: 400mm pots and 100L specimens. Both arrive as formed young trees with a clear trunk and a branching head, so you are buying structure rather than starting from a whip. The 100L option is the one to choose when the tree needs to look established the day it goes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it arrives leafless through winter that is normal for a deciduous tree, not a fault. Plants are delivered Australia wide with delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/feature-trees-that-instantly-elevate-a-front-yard\"\u003eChoosing a feature tree for a front garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eBrowse the deciduous tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-trees-for-urban-gardens\"\u003eCompare small trees for urban gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003eSee trees with non invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to paving can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots are non invasive, so it is a safer choice than most trees near hard surfaces. Around 2m of clearance is sensible, mainly to give the canopy room rather than out of concern for the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower in its first year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advanced sizes are usually old enough to flower, though a tree spends its first spring settling in and the display builds over following seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a warm humid climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. It needs a proper cool season to flower reliably, so cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens are where it performs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100533637439,"sku":"CER-CAN-MER-250MM-P3","price":384.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100533834047,"sku":"CER-CAN-MER-330MM","price":254.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":51649331331391,"sku":"CER-CAN-MER-400MM","price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140095693119,"sku":"CER-CAN-MER-100L","price":893.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Redbud-Cercis-canadensis-Merlot.png?v=1766224453"},{"product_id":"chinese-redbud-cercis-chinensis","title":"Chinese Redbud - Cercis chinensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese Redbud (\u003cem\u003eCercis chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small multi stemmed deciduous tree that flowers straight out of its own bark. It grows to about 3.5m tall and 3m wide, and in early spring rosy pink pea flowers cluster along the bare branches and even the trunk, before the heart shaped leaves appear. Those leaves turn butter yellow in autumn, so one tree carries two separate seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers on bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of rosy pink and purple pea flowers open directly on the branches and trunk in early spring, an effect nothing else in a small garden quite matches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo seasons from one tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring flower, then rounded heart shaped foliage that turns clear butter yellow before it drops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall garden scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 3.5m by 3m it fits a courtyard, a front bed or a narrow side garden without ever becoming a problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly nectar for bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots let it sit near paving, and the flowers open before most of the garden wakes up, which makes them valuable to bees at a thin time of year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a feature in a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it 3m of clear width and a spot where the bare winter framework is visible from a window. The multi stemmed habit is part of the appeal, so resist training it to a single trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m apart for a run of small trees that stays in scale beside a narrow drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it for years at around 2.5m, though the mix must drain freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chinese Redbud in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light afternoon shade. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, so Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth and Sydney all work well. Winter chill sets the flower buds, and gardens with cold winters get the heaviest display. In subtropical and tropical gardens the flowering is unreliable, so this is not the tree for the Queensland coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, moderately fertile ground with compost through the backfill. It dislikes wet feet more than almost anything else, so on clay plant on a raised mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then weekly in hot weather. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough, and avoid high nitrogen feeds that push leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal, and only in the weeks straight after flowering. Redbuds flower on older wood, so heavy winter pruning removes the next season's display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently list this tree in one size, a 400mm pot. That is an established young tree with several stems already formed and enough height to read as a small tree from day one, rather than the whip you would get from a tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is deciduous, a tree sent between late autumn and early spring arrives bare stemmed, which looks alarming and is completely normal. The buds break as soon as the soil warms. Expect roughly 20cm to 30cm of growth a year. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eCompare other plants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eBrowse plants with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-courtyard-garden-ideas\"\u003eSmall courtyard garden ideas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eSee other deciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 3.5m tall and 3m wide in a garden, and it takes many years to get there. It is naturally slow, which is why it suits courtyards and small front gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn warm temperate gardens such as Sydney and Perth, yes, though the display is lighter than in Melbourne or Canberra. Winter chill drives the bud set, so subtropical and tropical gardens are not suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my redbud not flowered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe usual causes are too much shade, a warm winter with insufficient chill, or pruning at the wrong time. Redbuds flower on wood at least a year old, so prune only just after the flowers finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100534063423,"sku":"CER-CHI-300MM","price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":51649333428543,"sku":"CER-CHI-400MM","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100533899583,"sku":"CER-CHI-150L","price":1567.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Chinese-Redbud-Cercis-chinensis.png?v=1766224455"},{"product_id":"chinese-redbud-cercis-chinensis-faerie-queen","title":"Chinese Redbud - Cercis chinensis ‘Faerie Queen’","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese Redbud 'Faerie Queen' (\u003cem\u003eCercis chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small deciduous tree that reaches about 4m tall and 3m wide, small enough for an ordinary suburban garden. In late winter and early spring the bare branches are covered in clusters of rosy pink to purple pea flowers, held tight against the wood before a single leaf appears. Heart shaped leaves follow, then turn butter yellow in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers before anything else wakes up.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blossom opens straight from bare stems at the end of winter, when little else is open and bees have few options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4m by 3m it fits a courtyard, a front garden or a narrow side bed without ever needing to be cut back to fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay put.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive roots make it one of the safer small trees to plant near paving, paths and service lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo seasons of colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink and purple flowers in early spring, then clean yellow foliage in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree beside a path, a deck or a window is the classic use. The flowering is short lived, and the bare branching structure carries the tree through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its mature size suits courtyards and townhouse blocks where an ornamental pear would eventually outgrow the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in a large pot, at least 50cm wide and deep, if the mix drains and the pot never bakes dry through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chinese Redbud in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, though it accepts part shade. This is a tree for cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It is genuinely frost hardy and wants a cold winter to flower well, so tropical and subtropical gardens are the wrong home for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil that drains. It dislikes wet feet, so improve heavy clay with compost and plant slightly proud of the surrounding level. Mulch 75mm deep, off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers. After that it is drought tolerant, needing help only in long dry spells. A complete fertiliser as buds swell in late winter is all the feeding it asks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it light. Remove crossing or damaged branches straight after flowering. Redbuds seal large wounds slowly, so avoid taking off thick limbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in one size, a 45L pot: an advanced tree carrying real height and branch structure on day one. Because it is deciduous, a tree shipped between late autumn and late winter arrives bare stemmed. That is normal, and it leafs out on schedule in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling year before the first strong flowering. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-trees-for-urban-gardens\"\u003eCompare small trees for urban gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003eTrees with non invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eBrowse plants with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/evergreen-vs-deciduous-trees-australia-guide\"\u003eChoosing between evergreen and deciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. It needs winter cold to set a heavy bud, so tropical and subtropical gardens see thin, patchy flowering at best. Cool temperate and inland districts get the best display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerately. Expect 20cm to 40cm of extension a year once settled, reaching mature size in roughly ten to fifteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it near a paved courtyard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its roots are non invasive and the canopy stays under 3m wide, which is why it is often chosen where larger deciduous trees would be a risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves every year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is fully deciduous. Leaves colour yellow in autumn and drop, leaving a bare framework until the flowers open on the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":51652029940031,"sku":"CER-CHI-FAE-45L","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100566733119,"sku":"CER-CHI-FAE-150L","price":1567.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Chinese-Redbud-Cercis-chinensis-Faerie-Queen.jpg?v=1766224668"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/Cercis-canadensis-Forest-Pansy.jpg?v=1791809970","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/redbuds.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}