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Forest Pansy Redbud
The Forest Pansy Redbud tree, Cercis canadensis, 'Forest Pansy', is an excellent small tree for lawns, woodland gardens or naturalized areas. It can eventually grow to 20-30' tall and the trunk usually divides somewhat close to the ground. Heart-shaped leaves open bright reddish-purple and gradually mature to a more muted purple. It is frequently planted as a street tree in residential areas. 'Forest Pansy' Redbud trees are a purple-leaved cultivar of the popular Missouri native redbud tree. Fall color is variable, but often includes attractive shades of reddish-purple and orange. It is a small, deciduous, understory tree with a spreading, flat-to-rounded crown. Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Seed pods resembling snow peas appear in late spring after flowering. Effective if planted as a specimen or in groups. Redbuds are true harbingers of spring. Flowers tend to be darker and more purplish than other species. Clusters of tiny, rose-purple, pea-like flowers bloom profusely on the branches and mature trunks for 2-3 weeks in early spring (March-April) before the foliage emerges. Partial shade is best in hot climates. ... find out more
Flame Willow They grow fast and can be planted as privacy screens where the fall color will be fabulous!. Plant these as specimens or in a line along a border. It grows multistemmed, more like a shrub, unless trained otherwise. The Flame Willow, 'Salix Willow', gets it's name from the stems that turn red in late fall and lasts until early spring. The Flame willow is very hardy and responds well to pruning. |
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