Cercis canadensis 'Merlot' Fruit An incredibly elegant alder with

An incredibly elegant alder with an open pyramidal crown and pendulous tips

The young leaves can be picked in spring and dried to make your own tea

will quickly gain height and spread to form a naturalistic screen

good health and attractive habit

Cercis canadensis 'Merlot' Fruit An incredibly elegant alder withFollowing its gorgeous display of deep pink, pea like flowers on bare stems in spring, 'Merlot's young leaves unfold deep reddish purple, turning mid green in summer, then brilliant shades of orange, bronze and red purple in autumn. Considered more drought and heat tolerant than 'Forest Pansy'. Up to 4m tall. Good on all well drained soils in full sun. H5