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Old 03-04-2006, 10:22 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Emery Davis
 
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Default Judas Tree (Cercis siliquastrum)

On Mon, 3 Apr 2006 21:07:05 +0100
Janet Baraclough wrote:

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from "H Ryder" contains these words:

Has anyone got experience of growing this? I want it for a north facing
front garden which gets some sun and is on clay. How big do they get? They
seem quite expensive so wanted o check first


I have the purple-leafed form called Forest Pansy which is gorgeous,
but quite slow growing so far..about 6" per year. I'm growing that in
full sun for best colour.


Isn't that a Cercis canadensis cultivar? Actually (although I know
it's a pretty plant) that's what I'm hoping I _don't_ have, as I don't
need another reddish bush where I've put it. Should find out soon!

I'm always a bit embarrassed when I buy these "generic" plants
on impulse, then try to figure it out afterwards...

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