Large, usually multi-stemmed, shrub to small tree. The central leaderes and trunk grow fairly steeply, forming the broad, vase-shaped crown. The nearly round leaves are a glossy dark green, turning bright yellow in autumn. They feel rather thick and leathery. The flowers often appear before the leaves develop. They are a splendid, deep purplish pink and stand in compact clusters. ‘Avondale’ blossoms profusely even when young and stays small for the species. This warmth-loving tree prefers a loamy or fertile, moist but not too wet, calcareous soil in full sun.
Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' can eventually reach a height of 4 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' is átlagos and can eventually reach a height of 4 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The leaves of Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' turn sárga in autumn.
The right time to plant Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.