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Merlot Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis 'Merlot' PP22297
Eastern Redbud
In stock · from $479.99
Shiny wine-red foliage stands up to scorch from heat well into fall. Bright magenta-pink flowers appear in spring. Drought and heat tolerant. Similar to Forest Pansy but with glossier leaves owing to its Texas Redbud lineage. Also slightly more upright in form and less cold hardy.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-20.
Good to know
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Merlot Eastern Redbud get?
About 12-15' tall and 12-15' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Merlot Eastern Redbud need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Merlot Eastern Redbud need?
Moderate water use.
Will Merlot Eastern Redbud grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 6, so it suits sites in zone 6 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Merlot Eastern Redbud in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $479.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Merlot Eastern Redbud wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.