FLAME THROWER® REDBUD

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Hardiness Zone: 5-9
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Mature Height: 15-20 Feet
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Mature Spread: 10-15 Feet

Buy Flame Thrower® Redbud online. Flame Thrower® Redbud is an introduction from the JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University. This cultivar is going to bloom beautiful pink flowers in early spring that is typical of the species. The true uniqueness of this tree is the followup to the blooms: burgundy-red foliage emerges that fades to shades of orange, yellow, and green as the leaves mature. This amazing display of color is going to be seen throughout the growing seasons, and is going to be an amazing standout for any collector or specimen planting in your landscape!

Family: Fabaceae
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Common Name: Redbud

Redbud is a fascinating genus of small trees with several species and many varieties and cultivars. Native to the eastern and southern US, Redbuds are scattered throughout the countryside’s and are one of the first trees to flower in early spring, along with Dogwoods. Redbuds require well draining soil even to the point of being rocky. If planted in wet or poorly draining soils the trees will decline in health rather quickly. Best planted high and dry!

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• A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
• Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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