- In early spring, sweet lavender-pink blooms appear on the branches
- The stunning foliage first emerges as a deep burgundy before transitioning to hues of red, orange, and yellow before maturing to green
- Blooms attract bees and butterflies in spring
- Low maintenance and easy care
- Show-stopping specimen tree when planted front and center to wow all that pass it by
- Hand selected fresh from our grower
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree - does not fit in a box
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Mature Height: 15-20' tall
- Mature Width: 12-15' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 12-15' apart
Flame Thrower® Redbud
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Cercis canadensis 'NC2016-2' PP31,260
Regular price
Plant with Confidence when choosing Big & Tall Trees and Hedges!
- In early spring, sweet lavender-pink blooms appear on the branches
- The stunning foliage first emerges as a deep burgundy before transitioning to hues of red, orange, and yellow before maturing to green
- Blooms attract bees and butterflies in spring
- Low maintenance and easy care
- Show-stopping specimen tree when planted front and center to wow all that pass it by
- Hand selected fresh from our grower
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree - does not fit in a box
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Mature Height: 15-20' tall
- Mature Width: 12-15' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 12-15' apart
Why plant Flame Thrower® Redbud?
Tame the pyro in you, and instead of buying an actual flamethrower, plant this burning beauty! The flaming heart-shaped leaves burn bright through summer into fall in rich hues of burgundy and golden yellow with hints of green. As each leaf grows, every branch becomes delicately decorated in a gorgeous blend of colors, becoming a beautiful spectacle in your garden your entire neighborhood will enjoy! Year after year, Flame Thrower® Redbud introduces us to a new spring bursting in light plum-colored blooms. Unbelievable elegance to fiery charm, with all the hardiness every gardener appreciates, Flame Thrower® Redbud is the year-round beauty everyone can admire.
In 2019 Flame Thrower® Redbud was introduced by Farwest Show exhibitor Star Roses and Plants as an exquisite cultivar developed by Dr. Denny Werner in North Carolina. This breakthrough redbud is boasting in colors of burgundy, red, orange, yellow, and lime green, making it stand out among the rest! Diving into more fun facts on Eastern Redbuds: The Eastern Redbud became the state tree of Oklahoma amid much controversy. Just before signing it into law, the governor received a telegram from the president of the national woman's club asking him to reconsider. In her letter, she informed him that the Eastern Redbud was the same tree mentioned in the bible that Judas Iscariot hanged himself on after betraying Jesus. Legend has it that this is why the branches are weak, so no one could ever hang themselves on it again. This led to national news reports, which stalled the process until an Israeli native living in Oklahoma stepped forward. He claimed that the Mediterranean species, known as the "Judas Tree," had no connection to the Eastern variety. The tree was accepted as the state's tree in 1937.
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 5-9
How To Plant Flame Thrower® Redbud
Flame Thrower® Redbud is an adaptable tree, but siting it carefully and paying it some kindness will result in a much healthier and happier tree. Though it performs admirably in full sun, this Redbud Tree is better off in dappled shade or in a site with morning sun and afternoon shade, at least in very warm regions. It isn’t picky about soils, but will suffer if drainage is poor. Give it a layer of wood or bark mulch to replicate the woodsy conditions Redbuds prefer in the wild. Flame Thrower® Redbud also appreciates regular water during its first few years in the ground and irrigation during long dry spells after it’s established.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
Our Guarantees
3-YEAR-TREE GUARANTEE:
Bower & Branch offers a Three-Year Tree Guarantee on all of our trees, sizes X-Large and up. Only the finest and the most experienced growers are awarded the opportunity to grow for Bower & Branch, so we offer the best guarantee available.
If your tree(s) should fail for any reason during the three-year guarantee period, you will receive an online gift card in the amount that you originally spent on the tree.* You can then use this online gift card for any Bower & Branch Purchase.
* Bower & Branch provides online gift cards in the amount of the original purchase price of the tree(s). The amount does not include any additional costs such as delivery, planting, tax, or any other products or services. Online gift cards can be applied towards any Bower & Branch purchase on BowerandBranch.com and have no expiration dates. Bower & Branch does not guarantee tree replacement or availability of any desired product at any time. Cash refunds are not offered. Bower & Branch requires that all original tags and receipts are present when a guarantee request is initiated. The Bower & Branch Three-Year Guarantee only applies to plant material that has been planted in the ground. Container plantings are NOT covered.
At Bower & Branch, we do our best to honor all guarantee fulfillment requests to ensure customer satisfaction. However, we reserve the right to refuse the request if the required guarantee steps were not satisfied. Bower & Branch also reserves the right to deny any guarantee fulfillment request that is made as a result of animal damage, problems with plant hardiness and zone issues, or acts of nature (snow storms, hurricanes, and similar).
Reach out to a Plant Whisperer with any questions:
- Email: plantwhisperers@bowerandbranch.com
- Phone: 866-873-3888
- Or via Online Chat
