- 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
