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Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'

Merlot Eastern Redbud

Plant photo of: Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'
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Information by: GardenSoft        Photographer: PlantHaven International

 

Description

Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'™ is a Canadensis and texensis cross to produce a more drought and heat-tolerant tree. It has glossy, small rounded dark purple leaves and has an upright vase-shaped growth habit. It has a tighter, denser habit than Cercis "Forest Pansy" and is more heat tolerant and drought tolerant (texensis factor.) Leaves of 'Merlot'™ are smaller, thicker, and glossier than those of 'Forest Pansy'™. Mature plants flower heavily with strong bright pink, self-cleaning flowers and have a low seed set. 'Merlot'™ does not show leaf stress in the heat of summer.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

6-12'

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

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Soil pH

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

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

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.