Heart-shaped glossy green leaves turn yellow in fall. It is noted for producing a profuse bloom of dark rose-purple flowers which cover the branches in early spring. It was discovered in the Auckland, New Zealand town of Avondale. Circuli Austriaci Pars Occidentalior Autor: Wit, Frederik de, 1630-1706 Circuli Austriaci Pars Occidentalior Comprehendens Comitatum Principalem Tirolis Episcopatus Tridentium et Brixensem Comitatus Brigantinum Feldkirchiae Sonnebergae Pludentii etc. 'Avondale' is an upright tree-like plant with a compact growth habit that typically matures over time to 10-12' tall and as wide. For Sale on 1stDibs - Antique map of Austria titled Circuli Austriaci pars septentrionalis in quia archiducatus Austriae et Ducatus Stiriae accuratissime divisi ostenduntur Antique Map of Austria, Centered Around the Danube from Passau to Vienna, C. Circuli Austriaci Pars Occidentalior, Comprehendens Comitatum Principalem Tirolis Episcopatus Tridentinum et Brixensem Comitatus Brigantium Feldkirchiae Sonnebergae Pludentii etc. Genus name comes from the Greek word kerkis meaning "weaver's shuttle" in reference to the resemblance of each seed pod to a weaver's shuttle. Pendulous, flat, bean-like, seed pods (to 5” long) mature in late summer. At their best, leaves will turn a respectable yellow in fall. Rounded, leathery, heart-shaped green leaves (to 5" long) are attractive during the growing season. Clusters of tiny, rose-purple, pea-like flowers bloom profusely on the stems and branches for 2-3 weeks in early spring (March-April) before the foliage emerges. Notwithstanding these differences, the two species can sometimes be difficult to distinguish. It is somewhat similar in appearance to Cercis canadensis which is native to eastern and central North America, except Chinese redbud has larger rose-purple flowers, glossier leaves, longer seed pods, shorter mature height, variable but usually less attractive fall color and lesser winter cold hardiness. it usually grows much smaller as an open, densely branched, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree to 8-15' tall. This tree will grow to as much as 50' tall in its native habitat, but in cultivation in the U.S. Publication date is estimated at 1716 from the title page, but most of the maps are undated.Cercis chinensis, commonly called Chinese redbud, is native to woodlands, thickets and slopes in central to southern China. This is an early edition of his world atlas, with many maps added later by an owner and with the index pages in manuscript - indicating that this was a composite version of Homann's world atlas, made up for the customer. Wit, Frederick de Circuli Austriaci pars septentrionalis in qua Archiducatus Austriae et Ducatus Stiriae accuratissime divisi ostenduntur. Homann acquired renown as a leading German cartographer, and in 1715 was appointed Imperial Geographer by Emperor Charles VI." (Adina Sommer, Antique and Contemporary Art, Munich). He soon turned to engraving and cartography in 1702 he founded his own publishing house. Although educated at a Jesuit school, and preparing for an ecclesiastical career, he eventually converted to Protestantism and from 1687 worked as a civil law notary in Nuremberg. (to accompany) Atlas minor sive totius orbis terrarum contracta delinea ex conatibus Nico. "Johann Babtiste Homann (1664-1724), Nuremberg, was born in Oberkammlach, the Electorate of Bavaria. Wit, Frederick de Circuli Austriaci pars septentrionalis in qua Archiducatus Austriae et Ducatus Stiriae accuratissime divisi ostenduntur. Maps hand colored and lavishly illustrated. The decorative title page and maps are in Latin or German. This 12 cm thick volume has a regular title page, handwritten table of contents, and introductory 42 page text in Gothic German. Zoomable full resolution image available at.
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