| Common Name: |
Bubble Gum Redbud |
| Scientific Name: |
Cercis chinensis 'Bubble Gum' |
| Category: |
Tree |
| Habit: |
Deciduous |
| Form: |
Upright Growing |
| Bloom Color: |
Rose-purple flowers |
| Bloom Size: |
Clusters of tiny, pea-like flowers bloom profusely on the stems and branches for 2-3 weeks before the foliage emerges |
| Bloom Season: |
Early spring |
| Fruit Description: |
Pendulous, flat, bean-like, seed pods (to 5 in. long) mature in late summer |
| Foliage Description: |
Rounded, leathery, heart-shaped green leaves (to 5 in. long) are attractive during the growing season. At their best, leaves will turn a respectable yellow in fall |
| Height of Plant: |
10-15 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
10-12 ft. |
| Growth Rate: |
Fast |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 6 - 9 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun |
| Water Usage: |
Medium |
| Native Range: |
Native to woodlands, thickets and slopes in Central to Southern China |
| Maintenance: |
Medium |
| Photographer: |
Susan Brown |
| Location: |
Contemplation Garden |