Overview
Cercis canadensis Little Woody ('Litwo'PBR) is a spreading branched trees in the genus Cercis, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cercis canadensis Little Woody ('Litwo'PBR) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and low maintenance.
About
Cercis canadensis, the eastern redbud, is a large deciduous shrub or small tree, native to eastern North America from southern Michigan south to central Mexico, west to New Mexico, but able to thrive as far west as California and as far north as southern Ontario. It is the state tree of Oklahoma and the official city tree of Huntington Beach.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cercis
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Cercis canadensis Little Woody ('Litwo'PBR) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cercis canadensis Little Woody ('Litwo'PBR)
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Leafhoppers, Scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Verticillium wilt, Coral spot, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cercis canadensis Little Woody ('Litwo'PBR)?
Cercis canadensis Little Woody ('Litwo'PBR) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Cercis canadensis Little Woody ('Litwo'PBR) need?
Cercis canadensis Little Woody ('Litwo'PBR) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Cercis canadensis Little Woody ('Litwo'PBR) hardy in the UK?
Cercis canadensis Little Woody ('Litwo'PBR) has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Cercis canadensis Little Woody ('Litwo'PBR)?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Cercis genus
- Cercis canadensis 'Pinkbud'eastern redbud 'Pinkbud'
- Cercis racemosa
- Cercis siliquastrum 'White Swan'Judas tree 'White Swan'
