Cercis canadensis Hedge cracking open to reveal bright

cracking open to reveal bright orange seeds

the structures are in fact bracts -a showy reconstruction of a leaf

great for fresh eating but is primarily used for jellies and pies

the foliage takes on a rich buttery gold edged with bronze

A vigorous deciduous shrub developing into a broadly-round habit

Cercis canadensis Hedge cracking open to reveal brightA small sized tree with a rounded to spreading crown. Valued for its light pink to magenta flowers borne in April May on bare grey stems, and also for its attractive heart shaped summer foliage. Suitable for calcareous soils, fertile but not too wet. Prefers a sheltered sunny position. Shallow rooting.