Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' Yellow 'Caucasica' is a more upright-growing

'Caucasica' is a more upright-growing variety with slightly narrower leaves

A fascinating intergeneric hybrid between persian ironwood (Parrotia) and Chinese fighazel (Sycopsis) which produces clusters of flowers on bare branches in spring with very showy red anthers

Its five-lobed leaves are a brilliant shade of shrimp pink when they unfurl in spring

Originally from Switzerland

Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' Yellow 'Caucasica' is a more upright-growingIn the midst of spring this delicate tree puts on a show to remember. Deep pink, pea like, flowers unfold on bare branches in March to April lighting up even the most overcast day. Rich green, heart shaped leaves soon follow, turning buttery yellow as autumn draws near. Do not feed with artificial plant food after planting, as this can damage roots. Hardy.