Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

Pink, Red, Violet

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

 

Fruit Color

Green

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

High

 

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

 

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Spanish, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Park

 

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

This small, deciduous tree with a rounded head is covered with small pea-shaped flowers of a rose pink to violet color in the spring before the appearance of large, heart-shaped leaves. It can grow to 25' tall with an equal spread. It has a low branching habit with a rounded form. During fall, foliage turns yellow. This is a great patio tree or for a small yard. "Forest Pansy" is a popular variety with spring leaves that emerge purplish and turn to a darker maroon.

Plant in rich, well-drained soil. Not suitable for sandy soils. Will grow in sun to light shade; watering recommendation is for full sun. See guides for planting instructions. Some forms will have pea-like seed pods after flowering, providing winter interest.