Cercis canadensis - Forest Pansy (Cercis, Eastern Red Bud)

Type Tree, Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Flowering
Form Spreading arching, Architectural Form
Size Small Tree (1.5 to 3m height)
Colours Purple Flowers (Summer), Red Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Cercis canadensis description: This Cercis looks impressive from planting, being appreciated for its purple tinted heart shaped leaves and arching luxuriant habit. Red Bud is covered purple pink flowers in spring, and Forest Pansy has the advantage of showy purple tinged foliage as well as pale yellow autumn colour.

Cercis canadensis cultivation notes: Eastern Red Bud requires a moist yet well drained soil, preferring a warm spot in full or part sun. Avoid very exposed cold locations as it can catch winter frosts. Prune to shape at winters and mulch every few years to feed.

Plant Strengths: Attractive autumn colour; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.

Design & Plant Use for Cercis canadensis:
  • Provides extended interest with blossom, berries and autumn colour
  • Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting
  • Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils

Common Missspellings: Carsis, Sircis, Cersis, Sirciss, Cirsiss

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