Cercis x ‘Merlot’ Plant Patent 22,297
Pronunciation: SER-sis
| DESCRIPTION | Perfect for smaller landscapes, this phenomenal hybrid has lustrous, dark purple leaves. Foliage is similar to Forest Pansy, but with Texas Redbud in its genes, ‘Merlot’ offers excellent drought tolerance and thicker, glossier leaves that stand up to summer heat. Tight, dense, semi-upright habit. Bright lavender-pink flowers in spring. Deciduous. |
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| LIGHT | Full sun, Partial sun |
| WATERING | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| BLOOMS | Spring |
| MATURE SIZE | Reaches 12 to 15 ft. tall and wide. |
