Griffith's redbud
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A rounded or vase-shaped deciduous large shrub or small tree to a height of 5m, with heart-shaped to kidney-shaped green leaves and mid-pink flowers on bare branches and trunks in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Griffith's redbud (Cercis griffithii)
- Genus
- Cercis
- Family
- Fabaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Griffith's redbud
Distribution map
Iran to Central Asia and Afghanistan
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Griffith's redbud
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Griffith's redbud care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to verticillium wilt, coral spot and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to leafhoppers and scale insects
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