Forest Pansy Redbud

Cercis canadensis

A redbud selection with rosy-pink early-spring flowers on bare branches and striking burgundy-purple heart-shaped foliage that ages toward green.

Sun
full sun to part shade
Water
moderate
Mature size
20-30 ft × 25-30 ft
Bloom
Rosy-pink flowers on bare branches in early spring, before leaf-out.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 5–9

Care guide

Quick ID

Redbud selection (*Cercis canadensis* 'Forest Pansy'). Rosy-pink early-spring bloom on bare branches; burgundy-purple heart-shaped leaves.

Sun & Site

Full sun to part shade. Light afternoon shade protects the purple foliage from scorch in Draper's intense sun.

Pruning & Shaping

Prune just after flowering (blooms on old wood). Remove dead/crossing branches; minimal routine pruning.

In my garden

E13 plants
SunFull sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceCulinary
Hardiness hereZone 7
3
Plants
What I've done here
  • 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
  • 2026-04-0816-16-16 spring feeding
  • 2026-03-17Pruned (3 more, front yard)
  • 2026-03-02Pruned