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‘Don Egolf’

Redbud

Cercis chinensis

'Don Egolf'

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  • Dwarf habit
  • Spectacular in spring
  • Seedless
Description

A redbud for small landscapes. 'Don Egolf' Cercis comes from the National Arboretum boasting a unique shrub-like habit covered in vivid pink flowers in spring. No seed pods develop, preseving a neat, clean look all year. It's a great choice for small gardens, with handsome dark green foliage and good disease resistance. Named in honor of the late Don Egolf, plant breeder at the USNA.

Awards
VA Plant of Merit 2009
USDA Zone
6 - 8 (-10°F/-23.3°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
6 - 8'
Width
6 - 8'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

Soil

Generally not fussy about soils; any well-drained soil will do.

Pruning

Little pruning is required, however, it can be pruned after flowering if desired.

Uses

Cercis 'Don Egolf' makes a peerless specimen planting, and is particularly nice paired with spring flowering bulbs.

Growing Tips

Has shown excellent survival in our USDA zone 6 trial gardens. However, some years, late frosts have ruined the floral display. Disease resistant, but assure good air circulation to minimize powdery mildew.

Features: Compact, Deer resistant, Award winner

Filters: Botanical genus: Cercis, Common name: Redbud, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage

Features: Compact, Deer resistant, Award winner

Filters: Botanical genus: Cercis, Common name: Redbud, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage