| Description | Cercis canadensis alba
Cercis 'White Eastern Redbud' is a large, spreading Redbud with rich, dark green leaves with a tinge of blue in the summer. In the autumn the leaves turn yellow and fall, leaving bare branches, ready for the spring blossom of which it becomes covered in clusters of pure white flowers.
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For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below
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A narrow, upright form and an excellent choice for space-restricted or compact areas. Glossy green leaves in Summer, Plentiful white flowers pop up in spring and autumn colour of Reds, Oranges and Purples.
Great for fence lines, tree lined driveway, street planting or parks.
Grows in a column shape.
Can average 8-10m tall. Can be trimmed to keep at 6m if required.
16''/40cm pot |
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| Additional information |
| Botanical Name |
Cercis canadensis f. alba
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| Other Common Names |
Eastern Redbud, Redbud, White Eastern Redbud, White-flowered Redbud
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| Origin |
North America
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Deciduous
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| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Soggy Soil Sensitive, Frost Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
April, May, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Bi-annually
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| Best time to plant |
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| Planting Distance |
4-5m apart
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| Max Height |
6m
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| Max Width |
6m
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| Growth Speed |
Moderate
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| Prune Me |
Only if required, Only in winter
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| Size Maintained at |
4m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flowering Time |
October, September
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| Flower Colour |
White
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| Fragrance |
None
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Autumn Colour |
Yellow
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| Fruit / Seed |
Rarely, Yes – Non-edible
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Uses |
Shade Tree, Feature Tree
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| botanical name |
Thymus Vulgaris, or Garden Thyme
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