About This Product
Botanical Name: Cercis x 'Merlot' PP 22,297
Common Name: Merlot Redbud
A deciduous, upright small tree with a dense, rounded to vase-shaped crown. Glossy leaves open deep purple, hold rich burgundy tones, then turn yellow in fall. Pink-purple flowers feed bees and butterflies in early spring, followed by fewer seed pods than many redbuds. A good accent for patios, small gardens, and woodland edges.
USDA Zone: Zones 4 - 9
Sunset Zone: Zones 1 - 24
Mature Height: 15 - 25 feet
Mature Width: 20 - 30 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Partial Sun, Filtered Sun
Water Needs: Moderate, Regular
