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Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Tree

Name: Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CCF.SS.12.1
Price: 105.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

North American Redbud Trees

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Available As:

Mature standard tree

1.8m-2.0m clear stem with a branched crown on top

Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

Bush

Many stems low down

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Planting & Care

Delivery Information

Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 5 x 4 metres in 20 years

Foliage Red and purple in spring/summer/autumn

Flowers Pink pea-like flowers in spring

Position Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade

Soil Requires a well-drained site, but tolerates most soil types

Description

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is one of our most popular Redbud varieties. It's a dramatic small tree grown primarily for the glorious heart-shaped leaves that emerges a glossy, vibrant ruby red. The foliage darken to a rich purple-plum shade for the summer and in autumn it turn striking shades of orange, red, yellow and purple. The autumn sun makes some leaves appear translucent, whilst others reflect light - plant in a position where the sun can backlight the foliage for full effect.

In spring, this North American Redbud can produce clusters of tiny, deep pink, pea-like flowers ahead of the foliage. As a rounded and bushy tree, expect it to grow to a height and spread of 5 x 4 metres in 20 years. When grown as a shrub, it will reach 4 x 4 meters. Most well drained soils will be suitable and for the best leaf colour, plant in an open, sunny position. Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' deservedly has the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

AKA North American redbud shrub, American Judas tree

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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