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Avondale Redbud

Cercis Chinensis 'Avondale'

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Overview

The Avondale Redbud (Cercis chinensis 'Avondale') is a compact ornamental tree reaching up to 12 feet in height with a similar spread. Famed for its dense clusters of deep magenta blossoms that enliven springtime, this redbud variety has heart-shaped leaves transitioning to green as seasons progress. It thrives in USDA zones 6-9, preferring well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade—ideal for small yards or as a featured specimen.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–9Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate
Avondale Redbud (Cercis Chinensis 'Avondale') — Famed for its dense clusters of deep magenta blossoms that enliven springtime
Avondale Redbud (Cercis Chinensis 'Avondale') — The Avondale Redbud (Cercis chinensis 'Avondale') is a much-treasured ornamental treeAvondale Redbud (Cercis Chinensis 'Avondale') — acclaimed for its exceptional spring blooms and its compactAvondale Redbud (Cercis Chinensis 'Avondale') — this redbud variety has heart-shaped leaves transitioning to green as seasons progressAvondale Redbud (Cercis Chinensis 'Avondale') — It thrives in USDA zones 6-9Avondale Redbud (Cercis Chinensis 'Avondale') — preferring well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade‚Äîideal for small yards or as a featured specimen

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Leguminosae
Climate
Temperate

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Avondale Redbud (Cercis Chinensis 'Avondale') — Famed for its dense clusters of deep magenta blossoms that enliven springtime
Avondale Redbud (Cercis Chinensis 'Avondale') — The Avondale Redbud (Cercis chinensis 'Avondale') is a much-treasured ornamental tree
Avondale Redbud (Cercis Chinensis 'Avondale') — acclaimed for its exceptional spring blooms and its compact
Avondale Redbud (Cercis Chinensis 'Avondale') — this redbud variety has heart-shaped leaves transitioning to green as seasons progress
Avondale Redbud (Cercis Chinensis 'Avondale') — It thrives in USDA zones 6-9
Avondale Redbud (Cercis Chinensis 'Avondale') — preferring well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade‚Äîideal for small yards or as a featured specimen
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