Cercis can. 'Forest Pansy' - 150-175 CM C65

Description
The Eastern redbud 'Forest Pansy' (Cercis canadensis) is a spreading, picturesque, broad, loose large shrub or small tree that produces pink, butterfly-shaped flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from April to May. The Eastern redbud 'Forest Pansy' also has heart-shaped, purple-red leaves. The bright red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to around 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub or small tree * attractive red-brown autumn colouring * bright red shoots * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, thermophilic, cannot be planted over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Eastern redbud 'Forest Pansy's are purple-red, heart-shaped, alternate. They are about 8 - 14 cm tall. Bright red shoots. Eastern redbud 'Forest Pansy' turns bright red-brown in autumn.

Spread
United States.

Frost hardiness
The Eastern redbud 'Forest Pansy' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spreading, picturesque, broad, loose.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The pink, butterfly-shaped flowers of Eastern redbud 'Forest Pansy' appear in clusters from April to May.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

Root
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.