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Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

Purple Leaf Eastern 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'

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, Extra in Summer

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:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.