Cercis can Alley Cat #7
Cercis can Alley Cat #7
Alley Cat Variegated Redbud
Dramatic variegated foliage
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Lavender-pink flowers hug the branches in spring give way to pretty heart-shaped leaves splashed with white variegation. Handsome ornamental tree will steal your heart. Medium-sized tree that will fit into most gardens, yet it eventually grows big enough to sit under during the dog days of summer. Deer resistant. Attracts pollinators.
Botanical Name- Cercis canadensis 'Alley Cat'
Pronunciation- SER-sis kah-nah-DEN-sis
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 20 ft
Mature Height- 20 ft
Sun Exposure- Part sun to shade
Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained soil
Current Size- #7
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
We offer in store pickup or local delivery within 20 miles of either store- Delivery and Planting Guide
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