A perfect choice for small gardens this slow45growing deciduous tree or large shrub bears heart45shaped red45purple leaves which age to vibrant shades of orange and red in autumn if grown in a warm and sheltered spot this variety will produce a smattering of delightful pink45purple pea45like flowers in the spring which are borne along the bare branches before the leaves a magnificent specimen tree for small gardens cercis canadensis 39forest pansy39 can also be grow