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Trust benefits from young horticulturist
Tim Brotzman was befriended
by the Scotts when a student in the UK. To show his appreciation he has k
indly
agreed to donate all royalties from a new plant (see below) to the Trust.
LAVENDER TWIST® Weeping Redbud- Cercis canadensis ‘Covey’ PP No. 10328
Covey Eastern Redbud was recognized as a distinctly unique new form in 1991 when discovered growing in the Westfield, New York, garden of Miss Connie Covey.
The mother tree was approximately 35 years old and had reached a height of 4.5 feet tall by 7 feet wide with trunk diameter of over 6 inches. Covey is very pendulous and if left untrained, often grows back over itself forming a large zigzagging mound. When staked up, one year whips can reach 6 to 7 feet and young branched plants vigorously develop into fine specimens.
In 1993, both the original and young plants growing
in Ohio and New York went through -23 degrees Fahrenheit with no apparent
damage. Unlike most
redbud which can grow late into the autumn, Covey typically goes dormant
before the first frost, thus enhancing winter hardiness.
Leaves are dark green, slightly larger than normal and are held in such a
way
to make the plant appear to have been “shingled.” Lavender flowers
are typical
of the specie and are borne profusely on young plants.
Covey Eastern Redbud was first released for sale in 1998 and has received
very
favorable comment throughout the horticulture industry, where it is also
known by the registered name, LAVENDER TWIST®.
It is propagated under license from:
Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc.
6899 Chapel Road • Madison, Ohio 44057
Phone: 440/428-3361• Fax 440/428-8824
Email: brotzmannrsy@ncweb.com
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