About
Forest Pansy Trees: Excellent small tree for lawns,
woodland gardens or naturalized areas. Effective planted as a specimen
or in groups. Frequently planted as a street tree in residential areas.
'Forest Pansy' is a purple-leaved cultivar of the popular Missouri
native redbud tree. It is a small, deciduous, understory tree with
a spreading, flat-to-rounded crown. Can eventually grow to 20-30'
tall. Trunk usually divides somewhat close to the ground. Clusters
of tiny, rose-purple, pea-like flowers bloom profusely on the branches
and mature trunks for 2-3 weeks in early spring (March-April) before
the foliage emerges.
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Forest
Pansy picture
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Pansy Tree Facts |
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Scientific
Name: |
Cercis
canadensis
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Foliage: |
Red
to dark green
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Mature
Height: |
15-20'
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Mature
Spread: |
15-20'
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Soil: |
wide
range
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Zones: |
5-9
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Moisture: |
Moist
to dry
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Flowers
tend to be darker and more purplish than the species. Heart-shaped
leaves open bright reddish-purple and gradually mature to a more
muted purple (or purplish green in hot summer climates). Pendulous,
flat, bean-like, 2-4" long seed pods resembling snow peas appear
in late spring after flowering. Fall color is variable, but often
includes attractive shades of reddish-purple and orange. Redbuds
are true harbingers of spring. Easily grown in average, medium wet,
well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Part shade is best
in hot climates. Since this tree does not transplant well, it should
be planted when young and left undisturbed.
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