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PLANT NAME
Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’
COMMON NAME
Eastern Redbud ‘Forest Pansy’. Judas Tree
ORIGIN
Woodlands in North America
FAMILY
Leguminosae / Papilionaceae
 
Description: An excellent large shrub / small tree with new foliage emerging vivid red- purple. The heart shaped foliage gradually changes to bronze with age and turns vivid red - yellow in autumn. Pale pink flowers are borne on bare stems in spring before the leaves emerge.

 
Climate / Position: Full sun or dappled shade.

Height / Spread: Height 6m. Spread 5-8m.

Soil Requirements: Fertile, deep moist but well drained soil.

Pruning : Well established plants can be pollarded in the spring to encourage large leaves.

Special Requirements: Cercis do not like to be moved once planted.

 
Plant in sun where the sunlight will shine through the different purple coloured heart shaped translucent leaves.

 
 
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