Flame Thrower® Redbud Tree
Cercis canadensis 'NC2016-2' PPAF
Unique, heart-shaped foliage in a rainbow of hues
- New growth emerges burgundy and then matures to yellow and green
- Blooms in early spring with clusters of vibrant purple flowers
- Low-maintenance and adaptable to many climates and growing conditions
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Why Flame Thrower® Redbud Trees?
Delivering rich fall color when most other varieties are plain green, the Flame Thrower® Redbud has all the great attributes of the Redbud...just in a bold new hue for your landscape.
Heart-shaped foliage emerges in a strong burgundy red that turns yellow, then green as it matures. As each leaf grows, you'll see a beautiful blend of multiple colors on every branch, setting your garden alight and giving you the best yard on the block.
In early spring, each branch of your Flame Thrower® welcomes the season with lovely reddish-purple flowers. That means you get color from month to month with your Flame Thrower®, with unbelievable elegance in spring and warm autumnal tones in summer.
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But the best part about our Flame Thrower® Redbud is that it's made to adapt and grow well, with healthy results as soon as it arrives at your door.
Unlike other big-box retailers or chain garden centers, we don't ship bare-root. Your Flame Thrower® arrives in a pot with nutrient-rich soil, ready to plant and explode with growth once it's delivered.
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Product Details
| Mature Height: | 15-20 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 15-20 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Partial Shade |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate Growing |
| Botanical Name: | Cercis canadensis 'NC2016-2' PPAF |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ,OR |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 5-9 outdoors |
Growing Zones: 5-9 outdoors
(hardy down to -10℉)
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Based on 314 reviews
Beautiful tree
My tree is 1 yr old. Live it. Neighbors live it. They have purchased as well. As soon as it comes back in stock, I’m buying 3 more. It hasn’t grown much I a year. It is still about 4 ft tall but the colors are so vibrant. I am in zone 5b (Chicago area).
Stunning tree
I couldn't be happier with the purchase of this tree. It is the most stunning tree I have ever seen. I have neighbors and and family telling me that they are going to come in the middle of the night and dig it up for themselves. I have put guard dogs in the yard now. Just joking. This is first year growth. Do get the fertilizer they recommended for initial planting. Makes a world of different in making sure it gets a good start. Bought ours in beginning of May 2023.
Waiting on replacement
Still waiting on 6-7ft replacement tree. Original tree arrived damaged and did not survive.
Almost 3 Years
Bought this guy in Oct 2021. Picture taken June 2024. Nothing more than water and full sun. Fertilizer is whatever it gets from my lawn fertilizer I put down twice a year. Leaves are so full this Spring, I'm probably going to have to stake the trunk for more support.
1 year later
Lookin good a year later. I live in its native range so I don't baby it. Mine didn't get flowers this year nor did it leaf out right away. I was getting worried but if you google "Why hasn't my tree leafed out yet?" You'll get an answer to the effect of "if your tree hasn't leafed out by mid spring it's probably goner with one exception...the Eastern Redbud. " Just be patient and you'll be rewarded with awesome foliage.