Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Forest Pansy Redbud #15

• »  Native
• »  Deep rose-colored flowers in spring
• »  Burgundy leaves change to purple
• »  Darker blooms than the species
• »  Easy to grow

• Category:Tree
• Hardiness Zone:5-8
• Height:20-25 ft
• Spread:25-30 ft
• Bloom Color:Pink Shades
• Foliage Color:Purple Shades

It's difficult to imagine topping the native magnificence of Cercis canadensis, but in 'Forest Pansy', the species is indeed overshadowed by its purple-leaved cultivar. Like the species, 'Forest Pansy' is covered with clusters of rose-purple buds, opening in May to trumpet the true arrival of spring with an unrivaled display of deep rose-colored flowers that will appear weeks before the foliage. The flowers are slightly darker than the species and will blanket the branches for 2-3 weeks, finally giving way to big burgundy heart-shaped leaves that will become a more muted purple in the heat of summer… what a show!