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Cercis canadensis f. alba 'Royal White'

Family Leguminosae-Caesalpinioideae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 4.5 - 7.5 m (15 - 25 ft)
Spread 4.5 - 7.5 m (15 - 25 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description This splendid flowering tree transforms your yard when it is in bloom. The tree Cercis canadensis f. alba 'Royal White' (eastern redbud) bears showy and white blossoms during mid spring. The showy matte foliage is dark aquamarine in colour and medium in texture. Cercis canadensis f. alba 'Royal White' (eastern redbud) has showy bark. A specimen plant, Cercis canadensis f. alba 'Royal White' (eastern redbud) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, mass planting, naturalization, specimen, street planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics This tree attracts butterflies to your garden. In the fall, Cercis canadensis f. alba 'Royal White' offers a beautiful display of autumn colour.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Cercis canadensis f. alba 'Royal White' (eastern redbud) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.