
Cercis x 'Merlot' (Merlot Redbud)
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Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'
Merlot Redbud
Plant Type: Native
Patent: PP#22297
Dark purple foliage that lasts into summer gives dramatic impact in the landscape. Grows best in the sun.
- A canadensis and texensis cross creates a more drought tolerant cultivar
- Leathery, dark purple new growth
- Purplish-red flowers show off in the spring
Size | Plant SKU Size |
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Mature Height:
15-25 ft
Mature Spread:
15-25 ft
Zone:
5-9
Cercis canadensis 'Merlot' Characteristics & Attributes:
Landscape Characteristics
• | Foliage Color |
• | Branch Structure |
• | Flowers |
Specialty Use
• | Woodland Garden |
Classification by Use
• | Color Impact |
• | Native |
Foliage
• | Deciduous |
Growth Rate
• | Moderate |
Attributes
• | Focal Point |
• | Specimen |
• | Border or Bed |
• | Spring Bloomer |
• | Fall Color |
• | Naturalizing |