'Kay's Early Hope' Chinese Redbud was named after NC State's wonderful Women's Basketball Coach Kay Yow, because its pinkish lavender flowers appear at the same time as NC State's basketball tournaments. Upright and vase-shaped in habit, 'Kay's Early Hope' is covered with blooms for a longer period than most Cercis chinensis cultivars. It was introduced by the JC Raulston Arboretum from a plant grown in their extensive collection for many years.
Height
15 Feet
Spread
15 Feet
Bloom Color
Pink
USDA Hardiness Zone
6
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
6
Cercis chinensis Kay's Early Hope #7 4-5' (T.F.) (lavender-pink)
Light branching
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Deer Resistant
Soil Conditions
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Average
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Dry
Bloom Time
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Spring
Exposure
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Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
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Sun
Tolerance
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Black Walnut Tolerant
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Drought Tolerant
Foliage Color
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Green
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