Botanical: Cercis canadensis
Cultivator Type: Flowering Redbud Tree
Tip: Keeping the tree vigorous by regular watering and fertilization and by pruning out dead branches as needed will help keep the tree healthy. After plant is established, water deeply and less frequently. Allow water to trickle out of the hose and soak the ground. Water five minutes for every foot of height. Pruning: In late winter, prune dead, diseased, and broken branches. Fertilization: In spring before new growth emerges. Use a balanced fertilizer annually to maintain a healthy tree.
Garden Use: This crabapple may be planted as a specimen or in small groups. Lawns, shrub borders or along patios. Attractive in naturalized settings.