Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Purple Leaf Eastern Redbud
Description
This small tree may reach 25' tall and it has dark green/purple leaves that are purple in the fall. Amazing pink flowers bloom in the spring and fill the tree.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Pink, Purple
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Purple
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Leaf Season
Deciduous
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Patio, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Screen
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.