Description
Cercis Lavender Twist is a close relative of the Judas tree, and has the same show of bright pink pea flowers that grow directly from the trunk of the tree.
Lavender Twist is a much neater size of tree, growing with a tight weeping form and to only about 2m after ten years. This is an ideal tree for a small garden and it will produce a stunning floral display in spring and a strong feature element throughout the summer and winter. In summer it has a striking canopy of heart-shaped leaves and in winter, an intricate branching structure.
Lavender Twist prefers a hot position and well drained soil. It prefers soil that is not enriched with nitrogen as the roots will fix their own nitrogen and can be burned in very high nitrogen soil.
Common Name: Weeping Redbud Tree
Latin Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Lavender Twist’
