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Flowering Tree - Description
- Potted Judas Tree
- Cercis can. 'Merlot'
- Flowering Garden Tree
- Wonderful Trees Come Alive With Colour in Spring
- Slow Growing
- Vibrantly Pink / Purple Bloom cover Stems
- Nana is a Smaller Tree
- Reaching just 4m in Height
- Current Size: 40cm (1ft)
- Pot Size: 4L
Delivery - Important Note - Please Read
- We can only deliver orders of this product by Fastway couriers
- Please do not choose DPD as your courier for orders containing this item
Flowering Tree - Characteristics
- Large shrub, small garden tree
- Multi stemmed branching
- Develops wide canopy with age
- Heart shaped leaves
- Foliage colour: Purple leaves colour orange, bronze & reddish-purple in autumn
- Vibrant & striking garden plant
- Deciduous tree, they loose their leaves in Winter
- Moderate growth rate
Flowering Tree - Uses
- Smaller tree ideal in small gardens, front gardens, drives & courtyards
- Likes a sheltered spot
- Popular native tree suited to all sized gardens
- Grow for Spring & Summer interest
- Excellent, reliable garden tree
Flowering Tree - Planting Instructions
Planting Time
- Can be planted any time of year
- Best to avoid frosty conditions, where the ground is frozen
Positioning Trees
- These Mediterranean Trees like a sunny & sheltered spot
- Avoid exposed sites
- Ideal soil would be fertile & rich in humus
- Prefers a well drained soil
- Happy in acidic or neutral to alkaline soils
- Also likes peaty soils
- Spacing distance varies on use
- If planting in lawns, then space 3 to 5m apart
- When planting, hold plants at ground level & back fill the top soil
- Ensure each plant is straight & soil is compacted in around it's root ball
- Level off the soil around the plants
- Support with bamboo cane for first 2 years
- Replace cane with larger stake when required
After Care
- Water bare roots plants regularly until plants establish
- Water before & after planting
- If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
- Weeding is also essential - especially bind weed which can quickly smoother a young tree
- Keep grass growth away from the base of trees to ensure a faster growth rate
- Avoid strimming around the base of trees
Judas Tree - Why So-Called?
- Cercis is a tree commonly found growing throughout Israel and Palestine
- There are a many stories & theories around the Judas Tree
- One suggestion is that Judas Iscariot hanged himself on this tree after he betrayed Jesus
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Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
- Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (3-4 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
