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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 5–9Type TreeClimate Mediterranean
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') — Springtime blooms are a profuse array of magenta flowersForest 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>RetainingForest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — tree with pink and purple bloomsForest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — bare wood in early spring.<br><br>Retaining a rounded canopy; before the foliage unfoldsForest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — The Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy') is a stunning deciduous treeForest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — this redbud variety is ideal as a specimen or accent tree for small yards+42

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

Type
Tree
Family
Leguminosae
Climate
Mediterranean

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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') — Springtime blooms are a profuse array of magenta flowers
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') — tree with pink and purple blooms
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — bare wood in early spring.<br><br>Retaining a rounded canopy; before the foliage unfolds
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 redbud variety is ideal as a specimen or accent tree for small yards
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 cultivar of the Eastern Redbud boasts a moderate growth rate; this ornamental beauty prefers full
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — tree for full or half
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — This ornamental beauty prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils; ideal for USDA
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — creating a vivid spectacle against the dark; is an ornamental deciduous tree that brings a
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') — Springtime blooms are a profuse array of magenta flowers; pink and purple flowers in the garden
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — commonly known as the Forest Pansy Redbud; this redbud variety is ideal as a specimen or accent tree
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — Additionally, it serves as an attractive habitat for pollinators and local wildlife; this cultivar of
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — pea-like lavender-pink flowers that grow directly on the branches and trunk; the Forest Pansy Redbud
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') — this redbud variety is ideal as a specimen or accent tree for small yards; to help clients visualize
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — Before the foliage unfolds
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — To help clients visualize; pea-like lavender-pink flowers that grow directly on the branches and trunk
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — Ideal for USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9; tree for full or half
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