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Flame Thrower Eastern Redbud

Cercis Canadensis 'Flame Thrower'

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Overview

The Flame Thrower Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Flame Thrower') dazzles with a riot of foliage colors from burgundy to orange, yellow, and lime green. This small, deciduous tree reaches 15-20 feet tall and 15 feet wide, perfect for accentuating garden spaces. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. Its heart-shaped leaves and springtime pink blossoms enhance its year-round ornamental appeal.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–9Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate
Flame Thrower Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Flame Thrower') — This small, deciduous tree reaches 15-20 feet tall and 15 feet wide, perfect for
Flame Thrower Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Flame Thrower') — Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Mature height
15–20 Ft.
Mature width
10–15 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Flame Thrower Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Flame Thrower') — This small, deciduous tree reaches 15-20 feet tall and 15 feet wide, perfect for
Flame Thrower Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Flame Thrower') — Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade

Photograph: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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