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Don Egolf Redbud Tree

Cercis chinensis 'Don Egolf'

Photo by gatorfellows
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Description:

A U.S. National Arboretum introduction prized for its compact habit, disease resistance and tremendous flower display. In full bloom, dormant limbs are completely covered with pinkish-mauve flowers, which are sterile and do not produce seedpods. Deciduous.

Habitat:

Water reclamation plant.

Reference Links:

http://www.usna.usda.gov/Newintro/DonEgolf.pdf

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