“Forest Pansy” Unlike other Redbuds, the ‘Forest Pansy’ produces a wine coloured purple leaf in the spring after the tiny, rose-purple, pea-like flowers bloom for 2-3 weeks in early spring (March-April). Then the heart-shaped leaves emerge as a glossy, vibrant ruby red and darken to a rich purple-plum shade for the summer. In autumn they turn varied shades of orange, red, yellow & purple. The autumn sun makes some leaves appear to be translucent whilst others reflect the light. 2022
All the trees (and their positioning) on this tree trail have been discussed with arboreal specialists