Flame Thrower Redbud
- Bloom Color: Purple
- Bloom Time: Spring
- Leaf Color: Green, gold, and red
- Height: 15 to 20 feet
- Spread: 10 to 11 feet
- Light preference: Full sun to partial shade
The Flame Thrower Redbud (Cercis canadensis ‘NC2016-2’, trademarked as Flame Thrower®) is a breathtaking new redbud cultivar celebrated for its brilliant multicolored foliage that shifts through the seasons. Emerging in spring with vivid shades of red, orange, and yellow, the heart-shaped leaves mature to deep green, creating a striking kaleidoscope of color from spring through fall. In early spring, the tree produces classic rosy-pink blooms along bare branches before the foliage appears, adding an extra burst of beauty. Compact and rounded, it typically grows 15–20 feet tall and wide, making it ideal for small gardens, patios, or as a standout specimen tree. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9, the Flame Thrower Redbud thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, offering unmatched visual interest and vibrant color throughout the growing season.
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