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Cercis canadensis Flame Thrower® ('NC2016-2')
eastern redbud: Patent PP31,260
- » Foliage starts burgundy red
- » Foliage ages to bright yellow and green
- » Developed by JC Arboretum at NC State University
- » The color lasts through the season with many shades possible on a single branch
- Category:Tree
- Hardiness Zone:5-9
- Height:15-20 ft
- Spread:12-15 ft
- Bloom Color: Pink Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades, Red Shades
This Cercis has pink flowers that are followed by unique foliage, emerging burgundy-red, followed by bright yellow and green as it ages. The color display is persistent throughout the season, often showing four to five different shades on a single branch. Developed by the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University.
Maintenance and Care
| • | Low Maintenance |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Supports Bees |
Flower Color
| • | Pink |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Early Spring |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Round |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cercis canadensis Flame Thrower®
Thrives in full sun. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Prune in late winter to remove broken or crossing branches.