Traveller Redbud
Cercis canadensis var. texensis 'Traveller'
1230
Full sun to partial or light shade.
Early spring before leaves appear
Pink to bright purple
5-9
-10º to -20ºF
Moderate
4-6' Tall x 10-12' Wide
10' apart
5.6 to 8.5 pH
Unique and superior weeping form redbud. Adaptable to wide variety of soils and pH factors. Glossy green leaves , gracefully arching limbs and pink to bright purple blooms qualify this tree as an excellent specimen for smaller landscapes.
Select site with proper light and room for mature growth
Dig hole twice as wide and 1.5 times the depth of rootball.
Remove plant from container by squeezing container and tilting plant. DO NOT PULL PLANT OUT OF CONTAINER!. Allow plant to slide out of container after squeezing. If plant is heavily rooted, gently 'scratch' the outer roots until loose. This will encourage a stronger, and aid rapidly establishing root system to develop as the tree grows
Fill bottom of hole with loose soil and soil amendments (if necessary) so that the top of rootball is even with surrounding surface. Center rootball in hole. Backfill around the sides of the rootball with soil from hole or 50/50 mixture of soil and any recommended soil amendments such as peat moss, composted pine bark or compost soil mix. Tamp firm as you fill to remove air pockets
Mound remaining soil around perimeter of the hole as create a water holding area that it allow water to seep into soil around roots rather than run-off.
Support the tree using a three strap triangulated support system or sturdy stake to prevent tree from blowing over until roots are sufficiently establish (usually one year). Take care not to wound or scrape tree bark and use soft material to assure that support will not injure tree as it grows.
Water thoroughly, allow water to seep in. Water regularly during the first year until roots are firmly established and as necessary to keep soil moist (not flooded). If soil is poor draining, water more frequently with less water as needed.
Redbuds fix their own nitrogen so fertilizing should be done lightly and in the spring only.
Keep moist until established then water regularly as needed.
Pruning usually unnecessary except to remove diseased limbs or to increase airflow in the dense crown.
Generally a low maintenance tree. General insecticides and fungicides, systemic or contact killing, are acceptable if labeled for redbuds should infestation occur.