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Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Eastern Redbud 

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Common name

Eastern Redbud

Group

Shrubs

Family

Leguminosae

Description

Eastern Redbud. A spreading shrub with beautiful; heart-shaped; dark purple-red leaves. Deep crimson; purple or pink flowers are borne before the leaves appear. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 10m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Rounded to broadly spreading
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
10m
Ultimate spread
10m

Colour

Flowers
Pink; Purple; Crimson in August; September
Foliage
Red; Purple - Deciduous
Fruit
Red in September
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun/partial shade Sheltered site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Moist; Well drained
Propagation
Grafting
Usage
Border; Specimen
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
After flowering Cut back all shoots to encourage replacement growth
Maintenance
Top dress in spring; Feed; Dead heading
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Vine weevils; Honey fungus

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

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Regular 20 litre 150-175 cm --- £121.23 £ 8