Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' – Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

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Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' – Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

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Grows from a rather irregular shrub into a small to medium size tree with a round crown. The first-year twigs are purplish brown, turning grey-brown later. The leaf is almost round with a broadly pointed tip and a heart-shaped base. It emerges in a conspicuously shiny purplish black colour. It later turns more matt and deep purplish red. The leaf only turns greener as night temperatures rise. The flowers often appear before the leaves develop. They are typical of C. canadensis: light pink and in small clusters. Prefers a loamy or fertile, moist but not too wet, calcareous soil in full sun. Splendid solitary tree.
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Specifications
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Height
6 - 9 m
Width
6-9m
Crown
round, half-open crown
Bark and branches
first-year branches purplish brown, bark grey-brown, smooth
Leaf
round, 7 - 12 cm, deep purplish red
Autumn colour
orange, red
Flowers
light pink, in clusters, April/May
Fruits
brown, flat pods, to 8 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
fertile, moist but not wet, calcareous sandy or loamy soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Forest Nursery, McMinnville, TN, USA, 1947
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown reddish brown pink April average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Applications and inspiration
Trees with pink blossoms
Frequently asked questions
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' can eventually reach a height of 6 - 9 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 9 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' turn orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' blooms in april.
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