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Forest Pansy RedbudCercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

58 reviews
  • Forest Pansy Redbud

    Dark purple foliage all season long!

  • Forest Pansy Redbud

    Dark purple foliage all season long!

  • Forest Pansy Redbud

    Traditional pink redbud blooms every spring.

  • Forest Pansy Redbud

    Fall color is orange yellow.

* Images shown are of mature plants

Forest Pansy RedbudCercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

58 reviews
Flowering Trees
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The Call of the Wild

If your garden or landscape is missing that certain something, then you simply must consider the Forest Pansy Redbud.

Perfect in size, its medium stature--topping out at between 20 to 30 feet--will give you ample planting choices and work well with a variety of designs. The floral display will add a burst of color with a natural appeal that will brighten your garden and add warmth and charm like few other trees can.

Like A Beacon in Your Garden

The Forest Pansy's smooth, gray branches stretch out vertically, hoisting gorgeous red, almost violet flowers to form a lovely canopy alive with vibrant color. The delicate petals fan out in wonderful clusters, attracting hummingbirds and other welcome visitors hovering for a look. It's a spectacular show of color that will awaken your garden in early spring, weeks before most other blooms. Create a wildlife themed garden or naturalized landscape and the bees won't be the only ones buzzing about it. Your envious neighbors will too.

The Show Must Go On

Just because spring gives way to summer doesn't mean the Redbud's job is done. Once fall arrives, your Forest Pansy will come alive with color again; but this time it's the leaves that put on the show. Like lily pads suspended from stems among the branches, the green leaves begin to mix in splashes of yellow and orange to tantalize the eye.

Whether for your garden, landscape, walkway or patio, any place you choose to plant it would be vastly improved with the addition of a Forest Pansy Redbud.

Planting & Care

Choosing a location: The Redbud tree (or "Judas tree") is a lovely harbinger of spring and has been referred to as “a breath of fresh air after a long winter.” What makes the redbud so special is its gift of spring color and its hardy adaptability. The purple pink flowers of the eastern redbud appear all over the tree in early spring and are even produced on the larger trunks. They do well in locations with full sun to partial shade (afternoon shade is best). A soil pH of about 7.5 is recommended as well as well draining soil. Avoid planting in areas that are prone to flooding or that collect standing water.

Planting Directions:

1) Select a site 6 to 8 feet from existing structures and about 3 feet from fences. Clear a 4 to 5 foot radius of any competing plants, weeds or grass.

2) Redbud roots establish quicker in loosened, aerated soil so spread about 4 inches of compost over the planting site to improve drainage and the soil texture. After digging your planting hole blend compost into the soil to around 1 foot deep and 3 feet in diameter using a shovel and/or spade fork.

3) Dig a planting hole for the redbud twice as wide as the diameter and as deep as the depth of the root ball. Rub the root system to loosen the outer roots. Fill the hole halfway with the removed soil and top it off with water. Fill it in the rest of the way and water again to settle the soil, using a total of about 15 gallons of water.

4) Spread 3 to 4 inches of mulch over the planting site but be sure it's about 4 inches away from the base of the trunk to prevent fungus and rot. Mulch conserves water in the soil, adds nutrients as it breaks down and aids in weed prevention.

Watering: Watering a newly planted tree depends on things like the amount of rainfall you get in your area, temperatures and what season it is. When trees are newly planted their watering requirements are high but take care, root growth is slow in soil that is too wet or too dry. During the first year make sure to water your tree often enough to keep its soil moist yet not soaked. Pay close attention to your tree during the dry season, so that you can ensure that it receives enough water. Water later in the evening after the heat of the day has subsided. This way, the water will not evaporate immediately and the roots have a good chance at absorbing the moisture.

Pruning: To shape future growth, pruning redbud trees while they’re young is a must. Another reason to prune is to strengthen the connections of the main leaders to the trunk. Pruning helps form U-shaped junctions so the primary limbs can support leaves and flowers. Prune the tree in early summer after the tree is done blooming. Begin by removing any larger lower branches and branches that cross over each other or rub together. Cut off the branches close to the trunk without leaving any stubs. Stubs allow an entrance for disease and pests to enter. If several branches need to be removed, do it over a course of months so that the tree doesn't go into shock of losing so much of its growth. In late winter, prune any dead and diseased wood. Cut out any tiny twigs and branches that have turned brown. Also, cut off any shoots that are coming up from the bottom or out of the trunk.

*Tip: Sterilize your pruning tools with a basic household rubbing alcohol to ensure a healthy cut during pruning.

Fertilizing: In early spring you can apply some compost and/or a complete fertilizer such as 5-10-5 in *granular form. Spread evenly around the root zone of the plant according to the label instructions. This combined with maintaining several inches of organic mulch year round should be sufficient to feed the soil and keep the tree healthy.

*Granular (or dry fertilizer) is a type of fertilizer, which comes in a dry pelleted form as opposed to spikes, a liquid, or powder.

Early settlers found the blossoms of the redbud a delicious addition to their salads. Early folk healers used the bark to treat common maladies and sometimes even leukemia. Many Native Americans chose the wood of the California redbud for constructing their bows. The sheer springtime beauty of the redbud may be its greatest hold on the American spirit and a wonderful addition of color to any landscape.

Shipping Details

Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

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Product Details

Mature Height: 20-30 ft.
Mature Width: 25-35 ft.
Sunlight: Full-Part Sun (Minimum of 4 Hours)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Botanical Name: Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Does Not Ship To: AZ,OR
Grows Well In Zones: 5-9 outdoors
Your Growing Zone: #
5-9 outdoors       Map

Growing Zones: 5-9 outdoors

(hardy down to -10℉)

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02/02/2023
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I recommend this product

Looking Forward

Easy to order, item arrived on time & well packed. Easy to plant. Overall good experience: let's see what spring blooming looks like!

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12/18/2022
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Best trees by mail!

Great delivery. Excellent stock quality. Y’all are the best! Merry Christmas �

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11/21/2022
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Healthy Red Bud Tree

The Tree arrived healthy from the nursery. It was well packaged and arrived in 2 business days. The height was exactly has ordered between 5 and 6 ft.

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11/15/2022
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Love Our New Tree

This is my 2nd time buying from Fast Growing Trees and I’ve been extremely satisfied both times. From their fast shipping, protective packaging, easy to follow instructions and outstanding products. I’d definitely recommend them.

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10/28/2022
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Forest Pansy Red Bud

We received our tree in 2 - 3 days after we ordered it. It came well packaged with good instructions on how to care for it. We didn't get it planted for about 2 weeks after receipt. It did fine in the container it came in. The tree has been planted for 2 weeks and is doing very well! I would purchase from Fast Growing Trees again.