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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

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') — creating a spectacular display along its branches before foliage appears, image 32
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') — with a spread of 25 to 35 feet; or even as a street tree where overhead space is limited
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — gradually transforming to a deep maroon and eventually to a more subdued green as the, image 41
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — To help clients visualize
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') — or even as a street tree where overhead space is limited
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — which emerge in a flamboyant purplish-red hue in spring
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') — This ornamental beauty prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — creating a spectacular display along its branches before foliage appears
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — which emerge in a flamboyant purplish-red hue in spring; commonly known as the Forest Pansy Redbud
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — Before the foliage unfolds; additionally, it serves as an attractive habitat for pollinators and local
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — is an ornamental deciduous tree that brings a breathtaking display of color to any garden; tree with
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — maturing to a height of about 20 to 30 feet; which emerge in a flamboyant purplish-red hue in spring
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — imagine a height approximately equivalent to a two to three-story building
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — It reaches 20-30 feet in height with a 25-35 foot spread
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') — with a canopy almost as wide as its height
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — renowned for its heart-shaped leaves that emerge a vibrant purple and transition to deep green
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — or even as a street tree where overhead space is limited; renowned for its heart-shaped leaves that
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — Ideal for USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — commonly known as the Forest Pansy Redbud
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — maturing to a height of about 20 to 30 feet
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