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  • CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy' and CERCIS chinensis 'Shirobana'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

    Commonly known as American Judas tree, Eastern redbud

     AWARD
    Deep purple foliage on new growth paling to bronze. Magenta rose flowers on bare branches in spring
    Medium
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    3 - 5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    £55.00 each 
    Available late spring to early summer 2025 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    10 to 15 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
    Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £105.00 each 
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    • Good to know
      Pea-like flowers are produced on last year's and previous years' wood
    • Pests & Diseases
      Leaf hoppers, scale insects, canker, coral spot, Verticillium wilt
    • Place of origin
      North America.
    • Deciduous
      Heart-shaped, pointed leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Magenta rose
    • Fully hardy
    • Purple
    • Entire
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      8m (26ft)
    • Tree
      Spreading, often multi-stemmed
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Pruning group 4
      Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
      Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
      When: Annually in early Spring.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Loamy. Does not like to be transplanted.
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
      Dappled shade.
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      8m (26ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Garden Goodies
    These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
    Stick in slate labels
    £10.00
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