- Botanical name: Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
- Common name: Eastern redbud
- Family: Papilionaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
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Purple
Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’
Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’ is a multi-stemmed tree with purple, heart-shaped leaves with pointed tips, which turn yellow in autumn before falling. In spring it bears deep crimson, pink or sometimes white pea-like flowers. It’s ideal for growing at the back of a border or against a wall, and works well when grown with plants with lime-green foliage.
For best results grow Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’ in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, in sun or partial shade. Mulch annually with well-rotted leafmould, garden compost or manure. The RHS has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
How to grow Cercis 'Forest Pansy'
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Plant size
8m height
10m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Cercis 'Forest Pansy' and wildlife
Cercis 'Forest Pansy' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Cercis 'Forest Pansy' poisonous?
Cercis 'Forest Pansy' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
