In Mike's garden
Photo to come
Forest Pansy
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Bed NW1 In Mike's garden
A small native understory tree; rosy-pink flowers clothe the bare branches in early spring, with heart-shaped leaves.
This planting · Bed NW1
In this garden
| Bloom timing | Rosy-pink/magenta flowers on bare branches in early spring, before leaf-out. |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
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Plants
About eastern redbud
General information about the species — not specific to this planting.
At a glance
Sun
full sun to part shade
Water
moderate
Mature size
20-30 ft × 25-35 ft
Bloom
Rosy-pink/magenta flowers on bare branches in early spring, before leaf-out.
Pruning
Prune just after flowering (blooms on old wood); remove dead/crossing/rubbing branches; needs little routine pruning.