Forest Pansy Redbud
Best ornamental tree for gardeners seeking a vibrant landscape focal point.
Discover the Forest Pansy Redbud, a captivating ornamental tree from Holly Days Nursery. This cultivar boasts vibrant, heart-shaped purple leaves that provide striking color throughout the growing season, complemented by delicate pink spring blossoms. It naturally develops a graceful, spreading crown, making it an ideal focal point for any landscape or garden. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, this tree offers a mature height of 20 to 30 feet and a spread of 25 to 30 feet, adding dramatic beauty and seasonal interest.
$199.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
61
/ 2693
#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
+355%
Above average
Size
15
/ gal
Who it's for
- Urban homeowners needing elegant trees for compact garden spaces
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast, vibrant foliage throughout the growing season
- Spring enthusiasts wanting early, colorful blooms in their landscape
Who should skip it
- Landscapers looking for long-term, multi-generational shade investments
- Gardeners in regions with intense, scorching afternoon sun
- Busy homeowners unable to perform regular, proactive tree maintenance
Performance breakdown
Foliage Vibrancy
Deep purple heart-shaped leaves provide unmatched seasonal color contrast.
Landscape Impact
The spreading crown creates a natural, sophisticated focal point for gardens.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives reliably across varying light conditions from full sun to shade.
Bloom Intensity
Delicate pink blossoms offer a brief but stunning spring display.
Establishment Potential
The fifteen-gallon container size ensures a robust, well-developed root system.
Growth Predictability
Mature dimensions remain consistent for planning long-term landscape architecture.
Key Specs
Size
15 gal
Bloom Time
Spring
Length of Bloom
2 to 3 weeks
Mature Height
20 to 30 feet
Mature Spread
25 to 30 feet
Trunk Diameter
2-2.5 inches
Features
- Striking purple, heart-shaped foliage
- Delicate pink spring blossoms
- Graceful, spreading crown shape
- Excellent landscape focal point
- Vibrant color interest
- Adaptable to sun/partial shade
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and striking design of the Forest Pansy Redbud. The primary insight is the tree's remarkable health and vigor upon arrival, often exceeding expectations for mail order plants. Reviewers frequently highlight the deep purple foliage, noting it provides an immediate, dramatic visual impact in the landscape. While the initial size sometimes varies, the plant's robust root system and successful establishment rate confirm its superior quality and strong value for money, making it a highly recommended ornamental choice for gardeners seeking reliable color.
Know before you buy
This tree reaches a mature spread of 25 to 30 feet. You should plant it in an area that allows for this width to ensure the canopy can develop its natural, graceful shape without obstruction.
Yes, the Forest Pansy is prized for its heart-shaped leaves that maintain a deep, vibrant purple color from spring through summer. As autumn approaches, the foliage often transitions to shades of bronze or orange before dropping.
Absolutely. The Forest Pansy Redbud is adaptable and performs well in both full sun and partial shade. In regions with intense summer heat, a location with afternoon shade can actually help protect the foliage from scorching.
The delicate pink flowers typically appear in early spring and provide a display that lasts for about 2 to 3 weeks. They emerge along the branches before the leaves fully unfurl, creating a striking contrast.
This specimen comes in a 15-gallon container and features a trunk diameter of 2 to 2.5 inches. It is a well-established young tree ready for transplanting into your landscape.
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