Comments on: Cercis canadensis

By: Mary Tipping

Mary Tipping — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:14:14 +0000

In reply to Heather in Melbourne Australia.

Heather,

That is great to know that you too enjoy Cercis ‘Hearts of Gold’. Cercis canadensis ‘Merlot’ is a great substitute for Cercis c. ‘Forest Pansy’, and the foliage stays deep burgundy during warm weather (unlike Cercis c. ‘Forest Pansy’).

Mary Tipping
Scott Arboretum Curator & Plant Recorder

By: Heather in Melbourne Australia

Heather in Melbourne Australia — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 07:10:16 +0000

Hi Sam
I had a Forest Pansy in my previous home which did marvellously well and was a much talked about tree. Now they have become very popular here in Melbourne Australia. Since I’ve just begun my new garden I have just planted a stunning “Hearts of Gold” as a specimen tree and it is already attracting attention for it’s beautiful leaves. What will they say when they see it in Spring! Can’t wait! I’m completely in love with it and so what an apt name!
ps – I also have a small Cercis Oklahoma which has mid green leaves so I’m expecting a Spring spectacular.

By: Rita

Rita — Tue, 18 May 2010 20:22:22 +0000

I fell across this article while trying to find which 14 states the Don Egolf redbud was tested in. I am in zone 5 – Denver and would love to have this shrub. I am tempted to buy it and just give it a try. I love redbuds, and love reading about them. Thanks for a nice article.

Rita in Denver

By: Samuel Keitch

Samuel Keitch — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:47:09 +0000

Hello Matthew, Christine, and Louise!

Matthew- there are a several cultivars and species that I left out of the blog, but I would like to mention a few more! Another overwhelmingly bright cultivar, which has a tight habit like ‘Don Egulf’, is C. yunnanensis ‘Celestial Plum’. If you would like to see some other variations in colors, look up for ‘Tennessee Pink’ and ‘Pauline Lily’. There is also a weeping cultivar called ‘Covey’, but I have mixed feelings regarding weeping trees.

Christine- I don’t know where you live in Alaska, but I think that you would be alright attempting to plant a redbud along the coast. C. canadensis may be hardy in Zone 4, which would include the southern coast of Alaska. I think you should give it a try!

Louise- Thank you! I appreciate you including the blog!

Thank you all for your interest-

Sam

By: Louise Eliason, Coordinator, Greater Philadelphia Gardens

Louise Eliason, Coordinator, Greater Philadelphia Gardens — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:09:50 +0000

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By: Christine B.

Christine B. — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:04:14 +0000

If I can just convince a Cercis that it would be happy here, I plant a glade of them. I’m a little ashamed to admit I’ve never seen one in bloom in the flesh.

Christine in Alaska

By: Matthew

Matthew — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:52:42 +0000

Thanks for posting such a great article about one of my favorite trees, the state tree of Oklahoma! It reminds me of home everytime I see it. It is an excellent tree in the garden and I often wonder why it is not used more. I did not know about the ‘Don Egulf’ cultivar; that is quite a spring show. Cheers!