Flame Thrower® Redbud

Unique color changing foliage

Botanical Name:

Cercis canadensis ‘NC2016-2’ PP31,260

Height: 15-20'

Spread: 15'

Hardiness Zone: 5-9

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Type
Tree

Flower
Pink

Foliage
Green, Red, Yellow

Season
Blooms in Spring

Light
Sun

Light
Mix of Sun & Shade

Description

Unique, Color-Changing Foliage. Beautiful, Pink Spring Flowers. Versatile Plant. Offers Many Uses.

This highly impressive redbud boasts perfectly pink flowers and show-stopping foliage that emerges burgundy-red and turns bright yellow and green as it ages. Stunning 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.

Images courtesy of Star® Roses & Plants

Certified in 2023

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Plant Characteristics

Performance

Great Garden Performance
Reliable Consumer Success
Easy to Grow
Low Maintenance
Multi-Season Interest
Improvement Over Existing Selections
Long Blooming

Special Features

Cool & Unique
Disease Resistant
Pest / Insect Resistant
Heat Tolerant
Cold Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Fragrant Blooms
Cut / Dried Flowers
Cut Foliage/Stems

Functionality

Small, Urban Yards
Kid & Pet Friendly
Great in Containers
Edible Garden
Privacy Screening
Erosion Control
Wet Areas
Climbing

Wildlife & Environment

Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Butterflies / Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant
Non-Invasive
Low Water Usage / Drought Tolerant
Native / Nativar

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