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Cercis canadensis f. alba Royal White

Royal White Redbud

Masses of white blooms are a sign of spring before the emerging bronze-coloured foliage. Leaves will mature to dark green and then a yellow fall colour.

  • »  Masses of white, sweet pea-like flowers bloom profusely on bare branches and even on mature trunks
  • »  Fruit pods are brown and flat, about 5 cm long
  • »  Heart-shaped leaves emerge bronze, changing to dark green, then shades of yellow in the fall
  • »  Flat-topped, vase-shaped habit
  • »  Bloom Time: April

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  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:9-10 m
  • Spread:9-10 m
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Seed
• Juglan Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
• Spring
Habit
• Rounded
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Specimen
• Woodland/woods edge
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cercis canadensis f. alba 'Royal White'

'Royal White' is one of the hardiest strains of cercis. Cercis tolerates varied soil conditions and pHs, but not wet soils. To promote general health, prune out dead branches. Can be a multi-stemmed clump or tree form.