Forest Pansy Redbud

Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

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Overview

The Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy') is a stunning deciduous tree, renowned for its heart-shaped leaves that emerge a vibrant purple and transition to deep green. It reaches 20-30 feet in height with a 25-35 foot spread. Springtime blooms are a profuse array of magenta flowers, creating a spectacular display along its branches before foliage appears. This ornamental beauty prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–9Climate Mediterranean

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — The Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy') is a stunning deciduous tree

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — This ornamental beauty prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — commonly known as the Forest Pansy Redbud

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — is an ornamental deciduous tree that brings a breathtaking display of color to any garden

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — This cultivar of the Eastern Redbud boasts a moderate growth rate

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — maturing to a height of about 20 to 30 feet

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — with a spread of 25 to 35 feet

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 15–30 Ft.
Mature width: 20–35 Ft.

Classification

Family: Leguminosae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — creating a spectacular display along its branches before foliage appears

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — This ornamental beauty prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — commonly known as the Forest Pansy Redbud

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — is an ornamental deciduous tree that brings a breathtaking display of color to any garden

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — This cultivar of the Eastern Redbud boasts a moderate growth rate

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — maturing to a height of about 20 to 30 feet

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — with a spread of 25 to 35 feet

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — pink and purple flowers in the garden

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — The Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy') is a stunning deciduous tree; springtime

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — tree for full or half

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — Ideal for USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — which emerge in a flamboyant purplish-red hue in spring

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — gradually transforming to a deep maroon and eventually to a more subdued green as the season progresses

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — Before the foliage unfolds

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — pea-like lavender-pink flowers that grow directly on the branches and trunk

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — creating a vivid spectacle against the dark

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — bare wood in early spring.<br><br>Retaining a rounded canopy

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — this redbud variety is ideal as a specimen or accent tree for small yards

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — Springtime blooms are a profuse array of magenta flowers; pink and purple flowers in the garden

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — or even as a street tree where overhead space is limited

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — Additionally, it serves as an attractive habitat for pollinators and local wildlife

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — It reaches 20-30 feet in height with a 25-35 foot spread; bare wood in early spring.<br><br>Retaining

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — renowned for its heart-shaped leaves that emerge a vibrant purple and transition to deep green; with a

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — To help clients visualize

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