Forest Pansy Redbud
Forest Pansy Redbud is a small deciduous tree featuring heart-shaped, burgundy to purple leaves and clusters of pink to purple flowers in the spring, adding a stunning burst of color to the landscape. Scientifically known as Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy,' is a popular ornamental tree in landscaping. It is a cultivar of the Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) native to North America.
The Stunning Colors of the Forest Pansy Redbud
Forest Pansy Redbud is an ideal choice for people looking for a colorful tree. This beautiful plant has leaves that are a blend of dark olive green and deep purplish red. Typically, leaves towards the outer end of each branch are a more prominent shade of purple, so the tree has a variegated look that is quite eye-catching. During fall, this tree becomes even more visually appealing. Its leaves brighten and lighten until they're shades of golden yellow and flame red.
The Forest Pansy Redbud Produces Gorgeous Flowers
It produces pansy-like flowers each spring. These petite flowers are a pale purple or pale pink shade. Their distinctive shape consists of three broad petals at the top, along with two smaller, bunched petals at the bottom of each blossom. They hang in clusters from bright red stems, and bunches of flowers appear all along the branches of the tree. It tends to bloom quite early, so flowers typically appear long before any leaves start to sprout. The resulting effect makes the tree look like it's entirely coated in nothing but flowers.
The Elegant Look of the Forest Pansy Redbud
It is a graceful, compact plant that is usually wider than it is tall. It can grow to be up to 30 feet high, though 20 feet is more common. It tends to naturally grow as a multi-trunked tree with several low trunks branching off the ground. However, this versatile plant can also be shaped to have a taller, singular trunk if desired. The tree's beautiful shape is complemented by its broad, heart-shaped leaves and its smooth, slightly mottled gray bark.
Accent Your Landscape With The Forest Pansy Redbud
It is show-stopping colors make it a great choice for those who want a unique accent plant. Many homeowners like to place it on their front lawn inside of a decorative border. Long rows of this plant can also be a distinctive way of framing gardens, patios, or other outdoor features. The smaller size allows it to grow underneath larger trees, so it's a great way to fill in an empty area with a lovely and colorful plant.
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