Cercis canadensis or Forest Pansy
Cercis canadensis is known both as the ‘Eastern Redbud’ as well as ‘Forest Pansy’. This is an excellent small growing tree or large shrub to around 5m with brilliant autumn colour with its large heart shaped leaves.
Autumn colour is excellent and combined with lovely deep pink flowers in spring, a graceful ‘arching habit’, makes an outstanding garden tree.
As indicated by the ‘Forest Pansy’ name this is really an understory tree and grows best in a humus rich moist soil in dappled shade.
To little shade will dull the autumn colours and flowering, but overexposure to hot winds needs to be avoided. So morning sun and protection from the hot afternoon sun is best.
A slightly acidic soil is best.
A few varieties are available including C. canadensis var. texensis ‘Oaklahoma’, a very heavy flowering small tree
Cercis canadensis are available from the following wholesale growers
"Propagation and Production of Native and Exotic Trees
with Natural Root Systems from 2 to 2,000 lts."
www.njrivett.com.au
55 McDougal Rd Neerim South Victoria 3831 PH: (03) 56281507
Advanced ornamental trees and garden designs and concept plans. Direct to your property combined with specialist knowledge and outstanding service.
www.blericktreefarm.com.au
Advanced container grown trees & shrubs. Large range of native plants & ornamentals ranging from 14cm to 45 litre. Specialists in indigenous plants and supply for Urban development. Supply & deliver all states.
www.talltrees.com.au
email ask@plantmark.com.au
One of Australia's largest wholesale trade nurseries. Over 30,000 species available, tubestock to advanced trees, an almost unlimited choice of plants.
www.plantmark.com.au
82 David Hill Rd Monbulk (Opposite Vika Ave)
Japanese Maple and Magnolia specialists, Wholesale and Retail. Large range of other deciduous and evergreen ornamental trees and shrubs.
www.yaminarareplants.com.au