'Forest Pansy' is a purple-leaved cultivar of the popular Missouri native redbud tree. The new foliage on this medium to small tree emerges red-purple fading to purplish-green as the season progresses. The flowers are a more intense rose-purple than common redbud and blooms a little later. A good plant for shaded understory situations. Plant in an area protected from winter extremes.Excellent small tree for lawns, woodland gardens or naturalized areas. Effective planted as a specimen or in groups. Height: 20 to 30 feet and spread: 25 to 35 feet