Flame Thrower® Redbud Tree
Cercis canadensis 'NC2016-2'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Flame Thrower® Redbud Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Growth RateMedium
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
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Growing Zones 5-9
Bright, Powerful Accent Flame Thrower® Redbud
- People's Choice Award Winner
- Outstanding Early Spring Flower Display on Bare Branches
- Pea-Like Flowers Are Reddish-Purple
- New Heart-Shaped Foliage Emerges Strong Burgundy Red
- Foliage Matures to Vivid Chartreuse, Red-Orange, Orange-Yellow and Green
- Each Leaf Color is Different on Every Branch
- Compact Ornamental Tree
- Wonderful Accent, or Shade Tree For Small Spaces
- Modern Cultivar of a Native Tree
- Fetching Semi-Pendulous Branch Structure
- Four Seasons of Interest
- Disease-Resistant
- Displays Minimal Leaf Scorch
- Widely Adapted & Easy to Grow
This must-have ornamental Redbud tree hits the bulls-eye. These easy-care trees take aim and score colorful, high-style points.
The Flame Thrower® Redbud (Cercis canadensis 'NC2016-2') delivers a shot of color that keeps coming throughout the entire growing season. Fire up your landscape design with these compact, well-balanced trees.
This ornamental tree is an improved cultivar of the native Redbud. It's a perfect fit in small yards and delivers maximum "firepower" all year long.
Start your spring off right with Flame Thrower® Redbud. Keep your eye on the bare branches for swollen buds that hit big. Pea-shaped, pink flowers cover all the wood, even the trunk!
This incendiary flower lasts for several weeks. People in your neighborhood will ask you about this special modern tree!
Use one with pride in your front yard foundation planting. Just understand that you'll want more than one, once you see the amazing foliage display that follows the flowers.
Dramatically dark burgundy leaves emerge once the flowers have passed. As the leaves age, they turn a hot mix of yellow, orange, lime green, and red.
The tree's canopy changes from week to week in a never-ending color explosion. Those eye-catching leaves hang from long petioles and drift and move in the wind!
Flame Thrower® Redbud is a real rush to own. Add one or several to your landscape this season.
The expert Nature Hills grower team will ship a professional-grade tree right to your doorstep. Nothing could be easier!
How to Use Flame Thrower® Redbud in the Landscape
Count on this tree to become the focal point of your landscape. Front yard, side yard, backyard — you'll find many different places to use a Flame Thrower®.
Complete the look with effective, easy-care choices of small shrubs and blooming perennials. Choose a range of complementary colors that pick up on the many hues of the bold foliage.
People will notice these trees, so give them a prominent position in your foundation planting. If you have a picture window, this is the tree to use in front of it. Cozy up indoors to savor the early spring blossoms.
Use one 20 feet away from the corner of your home. Or, plant two lawn trees on either side of a symmetrical front walk.
Plant them in a long row that runs along the street. They'll fit well under utility wires! You may have the space to use them along the length of your fence line or a wider side yard to define your property.
Or, create a personal space in your backyard. These "destination zones" are worth their weight in gold.
Include one on the southwest side of a children's outdoor play structure to provide much-needed shade. Your child will forever be fascinated by the ever-changing foliage color display.
Decorate a corner by the shed to help hide the garbage cans. Add some cute seating in front of it, with a low-slung outdoor table to hold your pitcher of margaritas.
Plant an informal grouping of three trees loosely spaced 30 to 40 feet apart. Place a hammock stand or two, or add a fire ring and a circle of tree stumps in between trees.
You'll love your new garden feature! Flame Thrower® is a very versatile tree that will work just about anywhere. Bump up the interest wherever you place it.
Use a row of them behind your patio seating as an incredible "living wall". You'll love the privacy!
They also make beautiful, multi-colored backdrops to perennial gardens. Try adding them in front of existing windbreaks to fire up the visual interest.
Flame Thrower® Redbud brings butterflies and beneficial pollinators to visit. They appreciate the early nectar resource.
Why not make your trees work for you? Add near your Victory Garden or backyard orchard. They easily hide the more utilitarian areas of those hard-working kitchen gardens.
#ProPlantTips for Care
Redbud trees require well-drained soil but can adapt well to many different types of soil.
Be sure to include a pack of Nature Hills Root Booster in your order. It will help your tree access water and micronutrients over its entire lifespan.
For the best leaf color and maximum bloom, full sun is best. However, this plant can grow in part shade, too.
Ensure you provide a regular schedule of water if you don't get adequate rainfall. Adding a three-inch layer of mulch on top of the root system will cut down on surface evaporation. Please pull the mulch away from touching the trunk.
It may take some time for your new Redbud to fully leaf out in spring. Be patient with your young trees. Don't worry, those multi-colored leaves are well worth the wait!
Can be grown as a smaller single-stem tree form by trimming lower limbs back to the main trunk. Leave as-is to create a low-branched or multiple-stem shrub form plant for screening or backdrop for your mixed border.
Add the powerful Flame Thrower® Redbud in your landscape this year. Just hurry, this is a very desirable variety bred at the JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University. It will sell out quickly!
