{"product_id":"flame-thrower®-redbud-tree","title":"Flame Thrower® Redbud Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart-shaped leaves that shift from burgundy to yellow to green, purple spring blooms, and a compact size that fits anywhere — the Flame Thrower® is the most colorful tree you can plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Flame Thrower® Redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Flame Thrower') is a showstopper in every season. In early spring, vivid purple-pink flowers cover the bare branches before the leaves even emerge — a classic redbud display that draws pollinators and admiration in equal measure. Then the foliage unfurls in deep burgundy-red, gradually shifting to golden-yellow and finally settling into green by midsummer. No other redbud offers this kind of multi-stage color show, and no other small tree packs this much personality into a manageable size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat I love about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Flame Thrower is the tree that makes people stop and ask \"what IS that?\" The foliage color transition is genuinely dramatic — burgundy in spring, yellow in early summer, green by midsummer — so the tree is never the same twice. The heart-shaped leaves are beautiful at every stage. It's compact enough for a small yard, a patio corner, or a street planting, and it's a native redbud, which means it supports local pollinators and wildlife. Low-maintenance, adaptable, and genuinely stunning. This is the tree for people who want maximum impact from a single planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade — best color in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply until established; moderate water needs once mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to -20°F (Zone 5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪴 \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy — low-maintenance native tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐾 \u003cstrong\u003ePet Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after bloom in spring; avoid heavy pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–15 ft tall and wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early spring (before leaves)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple-pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy → yellow → green (seasonal shift)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBloom bold. Be cheeky.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"4-5 ft.","offer_id":50051149594872,"sku":"FLO-RED-FLA-45-5G","price":169.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/0969\/0104\/files\/Cercis_FlameThrower_Landscape_017.jpg?v=1784840641","url":"https:\/\/cheekygarden.com\/products\/flame-thrower%c2%ae-redbud-tree","provider":"Cheeky Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}