Disanthus cercidifolius 'Ena Nishiki' (Redbud Hazel)

Family: Hamamelidaceae
Zone: 6 - 9

Natural Range: China, Japan

Soil: Average, humus rich, well drained Light: part shade

Height: 6' - 10'

Attributes: Deciduous. 3" heart shaped leaves with cream-white variegation. Brilliantly colored fall leaves that are shaped like a redbud.

Notes: One of the showiest fall colored shrub, yet is still infrequently encountered in gardens. There is a fantastic specimen at the Rhododendron Species Foundation Garden in Federal Way Washington. Plant in an area that is mostly shady with a few hours of direct sun. The fall display has colors ranging from green - blue - red - yellow. When the leaves overlap you can get two tones, one color on the outside and another where they were touching.

Pot Size: 4" Band Pot