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Cercis canadensis NC2016-2 ('Flame Thrower')

Flame Thrower Redbud: Patent PP28627

  • »  Light pink spring blooms
  • »  Heart shaped leaves emerge burgundy tones in spring
  • »  Some leaves mature to chartreuse green and some remain burgundy
  • »  Summer foliage provides a multi-coloured effect

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$525.00
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  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:3-4 m
  • Spread:2-3 m
  • Bloom Color: Pink (pale)
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
Medium
Critter
Deer Resistant
Attributes
Deciduous
Fruit
Juglan Tolerant
Flowering Time
Early Spring
Habit
Compact
Rounded
Foliage Color
Multi-coloured
Landscape uses
Specimen
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Cercis canadensis 'NC2016-2'

  • Genus name comes from the Greek word kerkis meaning "weaver's shuttle" in reference to the resemblance of each seed pod to a weaver's shuttle. 
  • Cercis is in the legume family, and thus is capable of fixing needed atmospheric nitrogen.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cercis canadensis 'NC2016-2'

Cercis grow in average to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.