A perfect choice for small gardens, this slow&45;growing deciduous tree or large shrub bears heart&45;shaped, red&45;violet leaves, which age to vibrant shades of orange & red in autumn. If grown in a warm & sheltered spot, this variety will produce a smattering of delightful pink&45;violet, pea&45;like flowers in the spring, which are borne along the bare branches before the leaves. A magnificent specimen tree for small gardens, Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy can also be grown as a large shrub. This handsome RHS AGM variety is a real talking point & makes a lively contrast to lime green foliage plants. Height & spread: 3m &40;10&41;. Supplied as bare root. Useful links: How to plant trees & shrubs Culinary information: The flowers have a significantly higher vitamin content than most common fruits & vegetables, including oranges. The fresh buds have a not unpleasant sour bite & can also be pickled for later use with spring greens for example. For more details about edible flowers click here.