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Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

Forest Pansy Redbud

Plant photo of: Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer:

 

Description

This small tree may reach 25' tall and it has dark green/purple leaves that are purple in the fall. Amazing pink flowers bloom in the spring and fill the tree.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Width Range

Flower Color

Pink, Purple

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Purple

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Patio, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.