Redbud tree with heart-shaped leaves in burgundy, orange and yellow

Redbud 'Flame Thrower'

4-5 ft.
$169.95
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Redbud tree with heart-shaped leaves in burgundy, orange and yellow
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Redbud 'Flame Thrower'
Tree · Zones 5–9
Cercis canadensis

Redbud 'Flame Thrower'

$169.95
Height4-5 ft.
Zones 5–9
Ships this week. Tracking the day it leaves.
Arrives alive, or we replace it. The fine print
Light
Full sun, part sun
Water
Moderate
Spacing
15–20 ft from buildings.
Pets
Not pet-safe
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The story

Redbud, with a color problem.

Rose-purple flowers on bare branches in spring, then heart-shaped leaves that come out burgundy-red and shift to orange, yellow and chartreuse. All the colors show on the tree at once through summer.

Light

Full sun to part shade.

Water

Water weekly the first two summers.

Planting

Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil. Choose the spot carefully; redbuds dislike moving.

A native redbud that's interesting from April to October, not just April.

The facts
Size20–25 ft tall, 15–20 ft wideShowEarly springLightFull sun, Part sunZones5–9WaterAverageGood forPollinators, Drought, NativePetsNot pet-safe; keep out of reach
Full growing guide: feeding, pruning, the year, troubleshooting →
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