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Cercis canadensis Flame Thrower® ('NC2016-2')

Flame Thrower® Eastern Redbud: Patent PP31,260

  • »  Foliage starts burgundy red
  • »  Foliage ages to bright yellow and green
  • »  Developed by JC Arboretum at NC State University
  • »  The color lasts through the season with many shades possible on a single branch

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This Cercis has pink flowers that are followed by unique foliage, emerging burgundy-red, followed by bright yellow and green as it ages. The color display is persistent throughout the season, often showing four to five different shades on a single branch. Developed by the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University. 

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Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Great Foliage
• Native
Foliage Color
• Green
• Multi-Color
• Purple
• Red
Maintenance and Care
• Low Maintenance
Attracts Wildlife
• Supports Bees
Flower Color
• Pink
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Early Spring
Exposure
• Full Sun
Habit
• Round
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cercis canadensis 'Flame Thrower®'

Thrives in full sun.  Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Prune in late winter to remove broken or crossing branches.