Cercis canadensis ‘Red Force’ (Redbud)
€390.00
Description
Quick Facts
- Botanical name: Cercis canadensis ‘Red Force’
- Common name: Redbud / Judas Tree (American Redbud)
- Plant type: Deciduous small tree
- Flowering: Deep pink to rosy-purple flowers in spring (often on bare stems)
- Foliage: Heart-shaped leaves (fresh green through summer, often with autumn colour)
- Habit: Upright, compact small tree
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Moist but free-draining; avoid waterlogged ground
- Hardiness: Fully hardy in Ireland (best in a sheltered spot)
- Ultimate size: Small tree (size varies by site and pruning)
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Best for: Specimen planting, front gardens, lawn features, mixed borders, wildlife-friendly gardens
If you want a tree that stops you in your tracks in spring, Cercis canadensis ‘Red Force’ delivers. Before the leaves even appear, bare branches are studded with rich, rosy blooms — a proper early-season celebration that makes the whole garden feel like it’s turning a corner into brighter days.
As the season moves on, it settles into a neat, upright shape with those classic heart-shaped leaves, giving you a beautiful, light canopy that works brilliantly in smaller gardens or as a feature tree in a border.
Why you’ll love it
- Showy spring flowers that appear on bare stems
- Heart-shaped foliage and a tidy, upright habit
- Ideal as a specimen tree in smaller spaces
- A real “four-season” presence with spring flower and autumn colour potential
Best position
Plant in full sun for the best flowering, though it will also do well in partial shade. A sheltered spot (out of strong winds) helps protect flowers and young growth.
Soil & planting tips
Cercis prefers moist, free-draining soil. Improve heavy clay with organic matter and avoid areas that sit wet in winter. Mulch annually to keep roots cool and soil evenly moist.
Care notes
Water well in the first year while it establishes. Pruning is minimal — remove any dead or crossing branches in late summer or early autumn.
Caragh Garden Notebook
Give it pride of place where you’ll see it daily — near a window, along a driveway, or as a focal point from the kitchen table. Underplant with spring bulbs (snowdrops, narcissus, tulips) for a layered spring moment that feels effortless.
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