syn: Eastern Redbud, American Redbud, American Judas Tree, and Red Leaf Redbud.
Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy
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Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’, also known as the Forest Pansy Eastern Redbud, is a deciduous tree prized for its striking, heart-shaped burgundy foliage that emerges in spring and persists through the summer, eventually turning yellow in the fall. It’s a smaller tree, typically reaching 20-30 feet in height and 15-25 feet in width, making it suitable for smaller gardens. The tree also features clusters of small, pinkish-purple, pea-like flowers in the spring before the foliage emerges.
Foliage: The most distinctive feature is the deep purple-red heart-shaped leaves, which retain their color throughout the growing season before turning yellow in autumn.
Flowers: Clusters of small, pinkish-purple, pea-like flowers appear in early spring before the leaves emerge.
Bark: The bark is dark reddish-brown with deep fissures and a scaly surface.
Size and Shape: It’s a multi-stemmed, rounded tree, typically reaching 20-30 feet in height and 15-25 feet in width.
Native Range: Native to eastern North America.
Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 6A through 8B.
Awards: Has received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.
