Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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.

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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:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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