The Davey Nursery

A medium to fast grower, Forest Pansy is a red-leaved Eastern Redbud. It has purplish leaves, which fade to green during summer in the southern portion of its zones. Pinkish purple flowers bloom in spring before leaves appear.

Hardiness Zones: 6-8

Habit: deciduous

Growth rate: medium to fast

Ideal planting location: full sun to part shade; moist, well-drained soil; drought tolerant.

Form: Upright, vased shaped with a round crown; low branches; often multi-trunked.

Height: 20-30 feet

Width: 15-25 feet

Leaf: 4-8 inches; alternate simple green leaves; yellow in autumn.