Tree comparisons
| Cercis Hearts of Gold | |
|---|---|
| Hearts of Gold is a tree-like Cercis, covered in purple-red flowers in spring followed by yellow-green leaves. | |
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Growing
| Cercis Hearts of Gold | |
|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive foliage Autumn foliage colour Variegated foliage Summer foliage colour |
| Growth habit | Upright-spreading / Vase |
| Height after 10 years | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun Tolerates shade |
| Pruning | Prune after flowering |
| Site conditions | Free-draining site Occasional drought |
Identification
| Cercis Hearts of Gold | |
|---|---|
| Flower colour | Crimson Purple Mauve |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) |
| Flowering month | May |
| Leaf colour | Yellow-green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Yellow |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Flowers appear first |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |