| Description | Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
The Forest Pansy is an incredibly beautiful small growing deciduous tree. Its rich purple heart-shaped foliage turns vibrant yellows, oranges, reds and purples in the autumn time and in the spring its bare, almost black branches are aflush with magenta blossoms. It is an ideal feature shade tree for a lush suburban, cottage or Japanese style garden.
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For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | Trachelospermum asiaticum
Asiatic Jasmine is an evergreen, vine-like woody plant that is hardy and drought resistant. Good climber or ground cover, it's great for a shady spot.
Asiatic Jasmine requires little maintenance and is great as a turf alternative. It’s a perfect plant for people who want an attractive garden without all the hard work. Asiatic Jasmine is also salt tolerant and can be grown in coastal areas. | |
| Content | VIDEO: Forest Pansy, a beautiful easy to grow small tree.
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| Additional information |
| Other Common Names |
Eastern Redbud, Redbud
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| Origin |
North America
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Deciduous
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| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
April, March, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Bi-annually
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| Planting Distance |
2-3m apart
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| Max Height |
5m
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| Max Width |
5m
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| Growth Speed |
Moderate
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| Prune Me |
Only if required, Only in winter
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| Size Maintained at |
3m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flowering Time |
October, September
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| Flower Colour |
Pink, Purple
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| Fragrance |
None
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| Foliage Colour |
Green, Purple
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| Autumn Colour |
Orange, Purple, Red, Yellow
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| Fruit / Seed |
Rarely, Yes – Non-edible
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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| Tolerances |
Soggy Soil Sensitive, Frost Tolerant
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| Uses |
Shade Tree, Feature Tree
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