Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy Eastern Redbud, Purple Redbud,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees V-Shaped
Description:
Beautiful small tree with an open, low-branching habit and large heart-shaped leaves. New spring leaves open to a shade of reddish-purple then deepen to purplish-black before fading in summer. Seasonal interest continues in Autumn when leaves turn yellow to orange before falling. Branches have a zig-zag appearance and a beautiful pink spring blossom. Elegant choice for small gardens, feature tree and bold group planting.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers a moist, well drained soil. Needs protection from hot winds and regular irrigation in dry periods. Does not transplant well. Performs best in part-shade in a sheltered position.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Fabaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Purple, Red
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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