Cercis x 'Merlot' PP22297

Redbud - Eastern

'Merlot' Redbud is a very exciting cross of 'Forest Pansy' and texensis 'Texas White', made by Dr. Dennis Werner of NCSU (he is clearly a very busy plantsman). The texensis genes enable Cercis x 'Merlot' to resist heat better, resulting in more lustrous, deeper purple foliage. The rose-purple flowers appear in April and May; finishing just as the leaves are emerging.

Height

20 Feet

Spread

18 Feet

Bloom Color

Purple

USDA Hardiness Zone

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Comments	Future Crop	Future Crop Ready Date
67	Cercis canadensis Merlot #10 7-8' (T.F.) (NATIVE-purple foliage, rose-purple)	Light branching
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Deer Resistant
•	Native

Soil Conditions

•

Average

Bloom Time

•

Spring

Exposure

•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
•	Sun

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Pollinators

Tolerance

•	Black Walnut Tolerant

Tree Type

•	Ornamental (<30')
•	Tree

Foliage Color

•	Burgundy/Purple/Red

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