Merlot Redbud - Cercis x 'Merlot' Size:2-3 ft. and sitting behind a ground

and sitting behind a ground cover or low growing plant

the depth of color depends on the amount of sun that the leaves receive

kousa dogwood supports effectively none in North America—the insects simply haven't evolved to use this Asian species as a host plant [2]

We are big fans of this underutilized little native for its versatility and beauty

Flowers bloom for an extended period from mid-spring to summer and can be deadheaded (cut off) to extend the bloom period

Merlot Redbud - Cercis x 'Merlot' Size:2-3 ft. and sitting behind a groundI don't know about you, but I find the color of red wine to be particularly soothing. I won't be too detailed about why, but holding a glass to the light and gazing into its depths always reveals a splendid array of red and purple hues. If I could capture this experience in a tree it would be the Merlot redbud through the growing season. Merlot is a smaller cultivar than forest pansy that has some of the characteristics of the Oklahoma or Texas