Merlot Redbud

Merlot Redbud Tree for Sale Online Merlot Redbud Tree is a perfect spring flowering tree for smaller landscapes. This new hybrid sets new standards for purple-leaved redbuds. Leaves won’t burn in the sun. Outstanding Dark Purple to Burgundy foliage is similar to Forest Pansy Redbud, but with Texas Redbud in its genes, Merlot Redbud Tree boasts excellent drought tolerance and thicker, glossier leaves that stand up to summer heat. Some additional reasons to love the Merlot Redbud, outside of its breathtaking foliage, is its attraction of pollinators and its tolerance to pests and diseases. The tree’s deep pink spring blossoms will have your yard filled with all the good creatures of butterflies, birds and bees, and none of the bad! GROWZONE: 6-9 HARDINESS ZONE: 6-9 MATURE HEIGHT: 12 to 15 feet MATURE WIDTH: 12 to 15 feet CLASSIFICATION: Broad Leaved deciduous flowering tree, Shade Tree SUNLIGHT: Full Sun to Partial Sun HABIT: Upright FOLIAGE: Rich dark Purple FLOWER COLOR: Bright Lavender-Pink PRUNING SEASON: Late spring after flowering SOIL CONDITION: Any well drained soil WATER REQUIREMENTS: Water well until established USES: Tolerates moist soil and full sun. Full sun brings out the best fall color. Will adapt to drier sites