Cercis chinensis 'Don Egolf' REDBUD 'DON EGOLF MINITURE' from Sooner Plant Farm

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
•	Part Shade

Growth Rate

•	Slow
•	Medium

Flower Color

•	Pink
•	Purple

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Early Spring
•	Spring Flowers

Best Characteristics

•	Seedless
•	Growth Habit
•	Flower

Soil Moisture Needs

•	Average
•	Moist
•	Well Drained

Plant Type

•	Tree
•	Flowering tree
•	Small Tree
•	Shrub

Best Usages

•	Near Water Gardens or Ponds
•	Landscape Specimen
•	Accent Plant
•	Rock Gardens

Attributes

•	Container
•	Drought Tolerant
•	Dwarf Plant
•	Specimen

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Cercis chinensis 'Don Egolf'

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REDBUD 'DON EGOLF MINITURE'

'Don Egolf' is somewhat more compact in growth habit (9' tall by 9.5' wide in 15 years) than Avondale or seedling Chinese Redbuds. When in flower it really is a sight to behold, with its bright pink flowers so tightly packed on the stems as to obscure the bark. The floral display is all the more impressive because you'll find flowers solid from the branches all the way to the ground. The plant in full flower actually looks a lot like a pinata done in shrub-form. We must not fail to mention that this variety is also completely sterile, so there is no need to worry about reseeding or untidy pods hanging-on all winter.

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Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:

'Don Egolf Redbud is easy to grow, and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
To give your plant the best start possible, we include a free fertilizer packet.

Interesting Notes:

Named in honor of one of the US National Arboretum's breeders who worked extensively with redbuds and other woody plants. This is the first release of a Redbud from the United States National Arboretum.

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-9

Height

9 Feet

Spread

9-10 Feet

Fall Color

Brilliant Purplish Red

Availability