Cercis can Merlot #10

Cercis can Merlot

Cercis can Merlot #10

Merlot Redbud
Dramatic foliage color, showy spring flowers
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Perfect for smaller landscapes, this hybrid with lustrous, dark purple, heart-shaped leaves. Foliage is similar to Forest Pansy, but with Texas Redbud in its genes, 'Merlot' offers excellent drought tolerance and thicker, glossier leaves that stand up to summer heat. Tight, dense, semi-upright habit. Bright lavender-pink flowers in spring.?Attracts butterflies and other pollinators.
Botanical Name- Cercis x 'Merlot'
Pronunciation- SER-sis ex
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 15 ft
Mature Height- 15 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained soil
Current Size- #5
Bloom Color- Pink
Bloom Time- Early spring
Companion Plants-
Fauna Attracted- Bees (especially bumblebees), early butterflies, hummingbirds (nectar from young blooms)
Plant Habit- Tree
  • Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C44
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune deadwood after flowering; water deeply during drought and fertilize in early spring.
Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to remove deadwood and improve structure.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Incorporate compost into clay to improve drainage around roots.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone
Possible Issues- Canker diseases, leaf spot

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