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Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

Family Leguminosae-Caesalpinioideae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   4b - 9a   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 6 - 9 m (20 - 30 ft)
Spread 7.5 - 10.5 m (25 - 35 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH neutral

Description This splendid flowering tree transforms your yard when it is in bloom. The tree Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' (eastern redbud) bears showy, medium fuchsia and fragrant blossoms during early spring to late spring. The showy glossy foliage is greyish magenta and dark green in colour and medium in texture. Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' (eastern redbud) has dark brown and fissured bark. A specimen plant, Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' (eastern redbud) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, buffer, container, cut flowers, foundation, lawn, naturalization, shade, specimen, street planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics This tree attracts birds to your garden. In the fall, Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' offers a beautiful display of autumn colour, and during the winter it continues to provide interest in your garden.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' (eastern redbud) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.