Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
Cultivar
‘Forest Pansy’
Mature Sizes
20 – 30 X 25 – 35 ft.
Landscape Uses
Lawns, woodland gardens or naturalized areas. Effective planted as a specimen or in groups. Frequently planted as a street tree in residential areas. Small stature makes them a good choice in both small urban gardens or large landscapes.
Description
Heart-shaped leaves open bright reddish-purple and gradually mature to a more maroon. Purple/pink flowers appear all over the tree in spring, just before the leaves emerge.
