Chinese Redbud

Cercis chinensis, Chinese Forest Pansy

The Chinese Redbud or Chinese Forest Pansy is a beautiful deciduous large shrub or small tree that features brilliant pink flower buds in Spring followed by heart shaped leaves and Autumn colour. In contrast to the Eastern Redbud, it is usually grown in a shrub form rather than as a tree.

The Chinese Redbud is a great feature shrub or tree. It responds to pruning and is happy in moderate soils – not too dry or moist, and in full sun to part shade.