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Cercis Canadensis Ace Of Spades Tree Options Explained
Multi-stem: Around 2-3 years old, delivered in a 12L pot and roughly 60-120cm tall. Grown by Frank Matthews, one of UK's leading plant suppliers showing massive amounts of growth, especially when the weather is good.
Cercis Canadensis Ace Of Spades
A small to medium deciduous bush or shrub that grows to 3 x 3 m at the 10-year point. This heart-shaped, purple-leaved Redbud stands out.....side, because that is where most plants are kept. It also stands out because of the very dark purple to black leaves which could make night-time watering an issue. As autumn arrives, the leaves turn shades of orange, bronze and red/purple.
You can have a choice of leaves that are Glossy throughout the summer, shiny for a lot of the warmest weather or the polar opposite of matt for all the seasons except Spring, Winter and Autumn, just let us know what you want. Expect bright levander flowers in the spring (season not car suspension part).
Flowering month is May which means you get them between April and June not that you may get them.
Ace of Spades is guaranteed for a minimum of 50 years to possibly bring Joy into the garden but might also attract Doris, Maureen, Edna and many others.
Planting Cercis Canadensis Ace Of Spades
Plant in moderately fertile soils (all those that have not had to use IVF) and good drainage. A full sun position will give the best floral display and is hardy for the UK. Might perform better with many other trees planted nearby so please buy more from us.
Pruning Cercis Canadensis Ace Of Spades
As with all trees, prune out dead, diseased and crossing-over branches, usually best done on a sunny day and usually in winter. Prune to allow light and air to get into the central part of the bush/shrub as this reduces instances of disease and aesthetic issues. Wrapping fairy lights around the inner branches does not achieve the same thing, this is likely a female with an addiction to bulbs telling you what you want to hear.
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Tree Jargon Explained
Half Standard: Around 80-100cm clear stem.
Standard: Around 180-200cm clear stem.
Feathered: Branches for most of the trunk/stem length.
Multi-Stem/Bush: Very little or no clear stem. Multiple branching starting low to the ground.
Rootball: Dug from the field with roots intact i.e. no pot.
Pot: Plastic container that the tree was grown in.
Maiden: 1 year tree that has not been pruned.
Pleached: Foliage a square/rectangle flat shape wired to a bamboo frame with some clear stem.
Screen: Same as pleached but much less/no clear stem.
Multiple Order Discount
Orders over £750 for 150cm+ trees might be discounted by ​​​​​​​contacting us
Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. Behind A Fence
It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the roots. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues.
Early Autumn Leaf Fall
Heat stress, being potted, lack of water, being boxed up for a few days etc can cause early Autumn leaf fall. Once planted, normal service will resume next season.
Do I Need To Stake My Ornamental Tree?
9 out of 10 times the answer will be no, especially if under 200cm tall. However our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.
Climate Change
Climate Change has increased aesthetic foliage issues such as Powdery Mildew, Shothole, Rust, frost damage etc These are not terminal issues and will usually last a season or less. All trees are inspected before being sent out to ensure they are fundamentally healthy and will bounce back.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy.
Mature Tree Warranty
Once a tree is over 3 years old, the failure rate is considerably less and our Tree Warranty does not cover it at 100%. Please check details.
