{"product_id":"cercis-canadensis-merlot","title":"Merlot Eastern Redbud","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCercis canadensis 'Merlot'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a stunning, fast-growing deciduous tree prized for its glossy, deep purple foliage and profuse, magenta-rose spring flowers. A hybrid between 'Forest Pansy' and 'Texas White', this improved selection offers the intense dark foliage of 'Forest Pansy' with better heat tolerance and a more upright, rounded form . In early spring, before the leaves emerge, the bare branches are covered in clusters of small, pea-like, magenta-rose flowers that are highly attractive to bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators . The large, heart-shaped leaves emerge glossy deep purple, mature to a rich burgundy-wine color (true to its namesake), then transition to bronze-purple in summer and finally to yellow-orange in fall . With excellent drought tolerance once established, good cold hardiness, and superior heat tolerance, it is an outstanding choice for a specimen tree, mass plantings, or as a colorful accent in small to medium landscapes .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victory Nursery","offers":[{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":44103525793880,"sku":null,"price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24\" Box","offer_id":44103525826648,"sku":null,"price":569.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8000\/6232\/files\/Image_jpeg_2883fdea-a820-4e27-83b5-a23bef6d267f.png?v=1778817940","url":"https:\/\/victorynursery.us\/products\/cercis-canadensis-merlot","provider":"Victory Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}