Forest Pansy is a small popular native deciduous tree with multiple trunks and a rounded crown.  The leaves emerge scarlet-purple before maturing to maroon and enjoy a varied fall color of reddish-purple to orange. The heavy profusion of rosy-pink flowers blooms on bare branches in early spring before the foliage comes in attracting butterflies.  Prefers partial sun and rich well-drained soils with consistent moisture.  Tolerates deer and Black Walnuts.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Canker can be a significant disease problem. Various diseases and pests and be prevented with regular watering and pruning of dead branches. Does not transplant well, plant when young and leave undisturbed.

LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or mass plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Gardens, Screening, Shade Tree, and Street Tree. 

COMPANION PLANTS: Witch Hazel, Hydrangea, Japanese Forest Grass