Cercis can. 'Forest Pansy' - 40-60 CM C4

Description
The bright red shoots are also an interesting sight.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub or small tree * attractive red-brown autumn colouring * bright red shoots * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, thermophilic

Leaves
Attractive red-brown autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Eastern redbud 'Forest Pansy' is spreading, picturesque, broad and loose in structure. Rapidly growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The pink, butterfly-shaped flowers appear in clusters from April to May.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

Root
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is a deep-rooting plant and forms finely branched roots, depending on the soil.