Cercis canadensis Flame Thrower® ('NC2016-2')
Flame Thrower® Eastern Redbud: Patent PP31,260
- 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
- Hardiness Zone:5-9
- Height:15-20 ft
- Spread:12-15 ft
- Bloom Color: Pink Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades, Red Shades
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.
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