Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy - Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy - Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy - Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy - Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy - Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy - Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy - Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy - Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy - Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy - Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy - Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy - Eastern Redbud
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Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy - Eastern Redbud
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Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy - Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy
Eastern Redbud, Canadian Redbud, American Redbud, Judas Tree
Awaiting its revival in spring
Sylvie, 23/10/2025
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Description
The Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy', also known as the Canadian Redbud, is a type of Purple Judas Tree with a bushy habit and stunning deciduous foliage. It is adorned with large, heart-shaped, shiny leaves that are red-purple. The tree produces bright pink but sparse flowers clustered in bouquets on bare branches. It is easy for gardeners to cultivate and live with due to its hardiness and drought resistance. When planted alone or in the background of a flower bed, the purple Judas tree looks dazzling.
The Cercis canadensis is a species of the Fabaceae family, native to Canada. A small tree or bush grows up to 5 metres (16 feet 5 inches) tall and 3 metres feet 10 inches) wide. This plant has a bushy habit and has branched growth from its base. The flowers appear before the leaves, typically in April, and are found directly on the branches, even those located at the base of the bush. In the Forest Pansy cultivar, the flowers are sparse, shaped like pea flowers, and pink in colour, with a very vivid shade. The deciduous foliage emerges as a reddish-purple colour, then turns into a shiny purple-red, and finally changes to yellow in autumn. The leaves are heart-shaped and measure 8 to 10 centimetres (3.9 inches) in length. The fruits, which appear in autumn, have a pod-like shape and are also interesting.
The Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is a shrub that can grow in all types of soil as long as the soil has good drainage. It grows well in sunny areas but can tolerate semi-shaded locations sheltered from cold winds. Once established, it can withstand drought conditions, making it ideal for sunny or dry gardens. It is also very hardy and can tolerate temperatures as low as -25°C. Its natural habit is bushy, but it can be trained to grow upright by pruning it from the start.
The Canadian Redbud displays its splendour when planted alone on a lawn or as a background shrub in a massif with other shrubs. You can pair it with a summer-flowering clematis that isn't too tall to brighten up its purple foliage for a striking effect. For instance, the delicate white frills of the Clematis Maria Skłodowska Curie would be an excellent choice.
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Cercis
canadensis
Forest Pansy
Fabaceae
Eastern Redbud, Canadian Redbud, American Redbud, Judas Tree
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Cercis canadensis is a hardy plant that can grow well in both full sunlight and partial shade. It thrives in rich, moist soil and benefits from adding good compost or soil if planted in poor soil. During the first seasons, it is essential to water the plant regularly, especially in drought, as it is sensitive to excessive drying. While it can tolerate all soil types, it prefers neutral or acidic soil and can handle slightly limestone soil. Although the plant is usually hardy, young shoots may suffer from severe frost in early spring. If this happens, protecting them with horticultural fleece is recommended, especially during the first few years.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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