Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
American redbud
Deep purple, heart-shaped leaves on a highly attractive, spreading deciduous tree. In spring, crimson, purple or pink flowers appear on the...
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Plant description
Deep purple, heart-shaped leaves on a highly attractive, spreading deciduous tree. In spring, crimson, purple or pink flowers appear on the bare stems giving way to its intensely-coloured summer foliage.
The RHS award-winning Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' prefers a warm, sunny spot, and will eventually grow into a medium to large tree. Supplied as either a multi-stemmed or single-stemmed tree.
The RHS award-winning Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' prefers a warm, sunny spot, and will eventually grow into a medium to large tree. Supplied as either a multi-stemmed or single-stemmed tree.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy:
When planting, add some soil conditioner (well-rotted compost) to the planting hole and some mycorrhizal fungi to aid root establishment.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the collar of the tree is above ground level.
Support taller specimens either with a bamboo cane and or stake during establishment. Water generously around the base of the plant.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the collar of the tree is above ground level.
Support taller specimens either with a bamboo cane and or stake during establishment. Water generously around the base of the plant.
Please note:
This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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