Download Cercis canadensis `Forest Pansy`

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
(SER-sis ka-na-DEN-sis)
Forest Pansy Eastern Redbud
Deciduous Tree
20’ tall
Moderate Water
Full Sun
USDA Zones 5-9
Forest Pansy is a small to medium-sized ornamental tree often maturing at 15' tall by 15' wide,
but can become twice as large under optimum conditions. Its leaves are bronzed to medium
green, slowly turning to dark green. Fall color is variable, but often includes attractive shades of
reddish-purple and orange. Look for small, clustered, sessile dark brown floral buds swell to
purple-lavender buds in early Spring, slowly opening to pink-lavender flowers, prominently
displayed before the foliage emerges and remaining for two to three weeks.
Full sun to partial shade is preferred. It needs a moist, rich, well-drained soil for long-term
optimum performance. It is somewhat adaptable to many types of soils, and other moderately
stressful situations with the exception of wet sites, which make it more prone to verticillium wilt.
Trunk canker can be also be a significant problem. Scales are a fairly common pest problem.
This tree does not transplant well, it should be planted when young and left undisturbed.
Forest Pansy is an excellent small tree for woodland gardens or lawns. It is frequently planted as
a street tree in residential areas and can be effective planted as a specimen or in groups.
Large photo from Woodinville Water District photo files
Inset photos courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden PlantFinder
http://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/plantfinder/plant.asp?code=R400