Deciduous Trees (Flowering) – Forest Pansy Redbud

Botanical name: cercis canadensis

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 50 ft

Bloom time: spring

Hardy zone: zones 6-9

Flower color: pink/purple/pink

Foliage color: green/yellow/red

Growth rate: about 2 ft per year

Pruning instructions: prune in the spring/summer

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: ornamental flowering tree/shade tree

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun a day

Special features: striking foliage

Watering instructions: water with a sprinkler for 10-20 minutes a day

Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-10 as needed through the spring and summer

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: sand or clay

Companion plants: peony, daisies, phlox

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and mildly toxic for pets if ingested

Invasive species: no