Cercis canadensis 'NC2016-2' - Flame Thrower Redbud from NVK Nurseries
Cercis canadensis 'NC2016-2' - Flame Thrower Redbud from NVK Nurseries

Flame Thrower Redbud

Cercis canadensis 'Flame Thrower' (NC2016-2)

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

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Pink (pale)

HEIGHT:
3-4 m

SPREAD:
2-3 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


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

Additional Notes about Flame Thrower Redbud:


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.

Characteristics & Attributes


ATTRACTS WILDLIFE:
Attracts Pollinators
GROWTH RATE:
Medium
FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring
HABIT:
Rounded
Compact
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Multi-coloured
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen
PH TOLERANCE:
Moderate (up to 7.5)