Merlot Redbud Tree is a perfect spring flowering tree for smaller landscapes. This new hybrid sets new standards for redbud trees with purple leaves that won't burn in the hot summer sun. Outstanding Dark Purple to Burgundy foliage is similar to Forest Pansy Redbud, but Merlot Redbud has excellent drought tolerance with thicker, glossier leaves that stand up to summer heat. 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!
Redbud need full sun to partial shade in moderately fertile well-drained moist soils. It is pH adaptable and deer resistant but doesn't tolerate wet soils. Keep the soil evenly moist the first year and water during periods of drought thereafter. Be sure to choose your site carefully as redbuds do not transplant well due to a deep tap root. Best grown in zones 5-9.
Redbuds always remain small, maturing at 12 to 15 feet in both width and height. They generally grow as a small tree with a divided trunk close to the ground. The spreading crown is usually rounded to flat-topped. It can develop as a multi-trunk shrub. Redbuds growing in the sun will be compact and rounded; when grown in shade, their form is loose, open and tall.
Deer & rabbit resistant. Since the leaves are poisonous, it would be advisable to keep pets away from red maple trees.
Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.
For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.
For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 1 year warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant!
Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.