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Forest Pansy Redbud
It is a small, deciduous, understory tree with a spreading, flat-to-rounded crown. The Forest Pansy Redbud tree, Cercis canadensis, 'Forest Pansy', is an excellent small tree for lawns, woodland gardens or naturalized areas. Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. 'Forest Pansy' Redbud trees are a purple-leaved cultivar of the popular Missouri native redbud tree. Partial shade is best in hot climates. Clusters of tiny, rose-purple, pea-like flowers bloom profusely on the branches and mature trunks for 2-3 weeks in early spring (March-April) before the foliage emerges. Redbuds are true harbingers of spring. Fall color is variable, but often includes attractive shades of reddish-purple and orange. Seed pods resembling snow peas appear in late spring after flowering. Flowers tend to be darker and more purplish than other species. It can eventually grow to 20-30' tall and the trunk usually divides somewhat close to the ground. Effective if planted as a specimen or in groups. Heart-shaped leaves open bright reddish-purple and gradually mature to a more muted purple. It is frequently planted as a street tree in residential areas. ... find out more
Double Flowering Plum Any pruning is best done soon after the plant has flowered. It succeeds in sun to partial shade, but does best in full sun. The flowers have both male and female organs and are pollinated by insects. The Double Flowering Plum, Prunus triloba, is a handsome, hardy, vigorous growing small tree. The double flowering plum, which also goes by the name of Rose Tree of China, is a showstopper in May across the North. This hardy plant thrives in a well-drained moisture-retentive loamy soil. Plant as a specimen plant or in a buffer strip. |
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