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Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

Forest Pansy Eastern Redbud

  • »  Native
  • »  Deep rose-colored flowers in spring
  • »  Burgundy leaves change to purple
  • »  Darker blooms than the species
  • »  Easy to grow

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It's difficult to imagine topping the native magnificence of Cercis canadensis, but in 'Forest Pansy', the species is indeed overshadowed by its purple-leaved cultivar. Like the species, 'Forest Pansy' is covered with clusters of rose-purple buds, opening in May to trumpet the true arrival of spring with an unrivaled display of deep rose-colored flowers that will appear weeks before the foliage. The flowers are slightly darker than the species and will blanket the branches for 2-3 weeks, finally giving way to big burgundy heart-shaped leaves that will become a more muted purple in the heat of summer… what a show!

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Attributes
• Fall Color
• Great Foliage
• Native
• Specimen
Foliage Color
• Burgundy
• Purple
Maintenance and Care
• Low Maintenance
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Flower Color
• Pink
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Shade
Habit
• Round
• Upright
Soil Moisture
• Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

Prefers full sun, and slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil but is adaptable. Little pruning is required except to remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches.