Deciduous Trees – Eastern Redbud ‘Flame Thrower’

Eastern redbud ‘flame thrower’ 

Botanical name: cercis canadensis ‘NC2016-2’ 

Beginner friendly?: 

Average size at maturity: 15-20 ft in height with up to a 10-15 ft spread 

Bloom time: spring 

Hardy zone: zones 5-9 

Flower color: white/pink 

Foliage color: green/yellow/orange/red

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune during dormancy in the late winter/early spring to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use: specimen plant, borders

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: attracts pollinators 

Watering instructions: allow the first few inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam or sand 

Companion plants: ferns, hostas, dogwood

Toxicity level: extremely mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no