Cercis chinensis: Chinese Redbud Seeds

Zones: 6 to 9
Mature Height: 10 feet
Mature Spread: 10 feet

The Chinese Redbud is small, upright and usually multi-trunked. Bears rose-purple or purplish flowers slightly larger than the Eastern Redbud. Yellow-green fall colour. Great as a specimen, in a garden border or in groupings. Very pretty.

When choosing a location, keep in mind that the Chinese Redbud has a moderate growth rate. It grows up to 10 feet in height and 10 feet in spread. It can be planted in zones 6 to 9. Easily transplanted. Prefers full sun, but tolerates a variety of soil types.

How To Start These Seeds:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification: Cold stratify for 90 days
Germination: Sow 1-2 inch deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed
Other: Natural fall sowing in mulched beds

Seed Count Per Packet:
This packet contains 40 hand-sorted, high-quality seeds.

If refrigerated upon receipt, these seeds can be stored for up to a year before you decide to use them.