Eastern Redbud ‘Merlot’ – Cercis canadensis ‘Merlot’ Live Ornamental Tree | 2–3 Feet Tall | Includes 3 Gallon Pot Deep Burgundy Foliage | Spring Pink Blooms | Compact Landscape Tree

Add striking color and elegance to your landscape with this 2–3 foot tall Eastern Redbud ‘Merlot’, shipped in a 3-gallon nursery pot and ready to plant. This improved redbud variety is prized for its rich burgundy-purple foliage and vibrant pink spring blossoms.

‘Merlot’ combines the best traits of popular redbud varieties, offering glossy, dark leaves that hold their color beautifully through the season. In early spring, clusters of bright pink flowers appear along the branches before the foliage fully emerges.

A perfect choice as a specimen tree, accent planting, or focal point in smaller landscapes.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Eastern Redbud ‘Merlot’ tree
✔️ Height: approximately 2–3 feet tall
✔️ Shipped in 3 gallon nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted young tree
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Merlot Eastern Redbud
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Merlot’
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Stage: Young tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 12–15 feet
Mature Spread: 12–15 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Suitable when young
Bloom Season: Early spring

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for best foliage color. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage healthy structure.