'Forest Pansy' Redbud is a beautiful, purple-leaved cultivar of the popular native redbud tree. It is a small, deciduous, understory tree with a spreading, rounded crown. Can eventually grow to 20 to 30' tall. Clusters of tiny, rose-purple, pea-like flowers bloom profusely on the branches and mature trunks for 2 to 3 weeks in early spring before the foliage emerges. Heart-shaped leaves open bright reddish-purple and gradually mature to a more muted purple, or purplish green in hot summer climates. Prefers well-drained soil. Full sun is okay, but afternoon shade is appreciated.

Height: 20' to 30' Landscape Usages: Landscape Beds, Foundation, Outdoor Living Areas, Garden Pond, Woodland Border, Frame Structure, Focal Point Specimen, Small Groups, Provides Shade, Property Value Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Mostly Sun, Morning Sun, Afternoon Sun, Partial Shade, Mostly Shade Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Drought, Heat, Insect Soil Needs: Ammended Clay, Average, Humusy, Well-Drained, Loamy, Sandy Water Needs: Low, Average USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8

Spread: 25' to 30' Attracts: Visual Attention, Songbirds / Birds Characteristics: Flower, Foliage Fragrances: None Growth Rate: Moderate Colors: Purple Foliage Color: Purple Seasons of Bloom: Early Spring Blooms, Spring Blooms, Spring Foliage, Fall Foliage Type: Tree, Deciduous Theme Gardens: Cottage, Japanese, Woodland/Shade

Redbud Tree 'Forest Pansy' Feeding Instructions

Fertilize this flowering tree lightly with a well-balanced tree fertilizer or organic plant food. Fertilize in Spring, after new growth has emerged, and again in late Summer or early Fall.

Redbud Tree 'Forest Pansy' Pruning Instructions

This flowering tree requires little if any pruning, though it may be desirable or necessary to remove stray, broken or dead branches to improve tree structure and vigor. Major pruning of trees should be performed during winter when the tree is totally dormant. Because each cut has the potential to change the growth of, or cause damage to a tree, no major branch should be removed without a reason. Be careful how many limbs you remove from any tree. Removing limbs is removing foliage. Removing to much foliage from a tree has two distinct effects on its growth. Removing leaves reduces photosynthesis and may reduce overall growth. That is why pruning should always be performed sparingly. Overpruning is extremely harmful because without enough leaves, a tree cannot gather and process enough sunlight to survive. Pruning mature trees may require special equipment, training, and expertise. If the pruning work requires climbing, the use of a chain or hand saw, or the removal of large limbs, then using personal safety equipment, such as protective eyewear and hearing protection, is a must. Arborists can provide a variety of services to assist in performing the job safely and reducing risk of personal injury and damage to your property. They also are able to determine which type of pruning is necessary to maintain or improve the health, appearance, and safety of your trees.

Redbud Tree 'Forest Pansy' Pest Instructions

The flowering deciduous tree has no serious problems with pests or diseases. If a problem occurs you may use an all-purpose, combination insecticide/miticide/fungicide containing Neem oil as a remedy.