This tree is an attractive ornamental tree that is native to the eastern United States but will grow in USDA planting zones 4 through 8. In the spring it blooms pink flowers, which is followed by dark red leaves that change to purple. From spring to fall this tree will add beautiful shades of purple and green foliage to your home or garden. Add to Cart Features and Where to use. Regular price Sale price $199.99 Unit price / per . Has anyone grown this new redbud? I could see how it might appreciate a bit of shade in an area with hotter, drier summers though. This richly-colored selection of the beloved native Redbud tree really stands up to heat, low humidity and higher pH soil levels. Looks like it will be a fine addition to the landscape =). 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 sum Additional information; Reviews (0) Additional information. Quantity. It is a smaller tree growing to a mature height and width of 12 to 15 feet. It comes from a cross between the Texas redbud and purple-foliaged 'Forest Pansy' redbud. You can still see all customer reviews for the product. Based on 1 review. The Merlot Redbud is a beautiful tree for your lawn. The two most popular cultivars of redbud trees are eastern redbud tree (Cercis canadensis), also known as American redbud tree and western redbud tree (Cercis occidentalis).Others are alba (white flowers), forest pansy (purplish foliage and rosy-purple blooms), silver cloud (variegated foliage), and flame (double pink blooms). Redbud Merlot quantity + Add to Cart. Item Number 252761 Mfg. ‘Merlot&#… * * * In the same category. However, that breeding makes it more suitable for hotter zones, and areas with hot, dry summers. Merlot Redbud has lavender pea-like flowers with pink overtones along the branches from early to mid spring, which emerge from distinctive violet flower buds before the leaves. What a surprise to find them! The 'Merlot' is a semi-dwarf variety that will reach 10-12' tall and 12-15' wide. I thought I saw a topic on it - I can't remember my name half the time these days...thanks for the info! Compact Redbud with Deep Purple FoliageWhy Merlot Redbud Trees?Merging everything you love in a Redbud into a smaller, more compact form, the Merlot is a phenomenal hybrid that delivers classic blooms with the twist of lustrous purple leaves that last all summer long.You’ll also get new features that will make this tre I think it didn't like my clay soil and abundant summer rain last year. The leaves last throughout the season. Deep Purple leaves -- so dark they seem almost black -- shimmer in the summer sunshine, holding their color better than other selections. The tree had a bit of transplant shock during its first hot and wet summer and lost a lot of leaves. add to cart. The tree is attempting to send out branches from the trunk close to the ground, yet the main branching structure has brown leaves. Not exactly upright. Great accent or specimen. 4 out of 5 stars (421) 421 reviews $ 89.95. The time to make a long lasting effect on the form and structure of the plant is when the tree is young. Merlot Redbud is a multi-stemmed deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. This is an excellent, small-scale landscape tree that delivers big. Rising Sun is the other cultivar (w/yellow & orange new growth) I was thinking of IIRC. Noted for its dark foliage and excellent tolerance to drought and heat, Cercis canadensis 'Merlot' (Eastern Redbud) is a compact, deciduous tree with an upright, dense, vase-shaped habit. All around a pest-free tree. Redbud – Pruning, Winter Care and Fertilizing. Still a long ways to go but I have been very happy so far. 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