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Cercis canadensis 'Flame Thrower®'
Flame Thrower® Eastern Redbud
- Foliage starts burgundy red
- Foliage ages to bright yellow and green
- Developed by JC Arboretum at NC State University
- The color lasts through the season with many shades possible on a single branch
- Category: Tree
- Alternate Cultivar: 'NC2016-2'
- Patent: PP31,260
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Height: 15-20 ft
- Spread: 12-15 ft
- Bloom Color: Pink Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades, Red Shades
Purchase options for Flame Thrower® Eastern Redbud
- Size: #7 5-6'
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: In Stock
$278.00
This Cercis has pink flowers that are followed by unique foliage, emerging burgundy-red, followed by bright yellow and green as it ages. The color display is persistent throughout the season, often showing four to five different shades on a single branch. Developed by the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University.
Maintenance and Care
• | Low Maintenance |
Attracts Wildlife
• | Supports Bees |
Flower Color
• | Pink |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• | Early Spring |
Exposure
• | Full Sun |
Habit
• | Round |
Growing Tips for Cercis canadensis 'Flame Thrower®'
Thrives in full sun. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Prune in late winter to remove broken or crossing branches.