Cercis, Canadian Redbud, Eastern Redbud, Judas Tree, White-Flowering Redbud 'Alba'

Cerciscanadensis

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cercis (SER-sis)
Species
canadensis (ka-na-DEN-sis)
Synonym
Cercis canadensis var. alba
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Anselmo, California

New Milford, Connecticut

Winnetka, Illinois

Greenwood, Indiana

Riverdale, Maryland

Blissfield, Michigan

Brunswick, Missouri

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Alice, Texas

Buffalo, Texas

Lexington, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 8a) | March 2010 | positive

Growing in Freestone Co., TX, zone 8. Slow grower, drought tolerant and glorious white blooms really stand out. I have not been able t...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Cercis canadensis alba WHITE-FLOWERED REDBUD Dec (z6) (Cut)
Profuse, pure-white blossoms on gracefully spreading branches in sprin...Read More

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| May 2004 | positive

I planted a small white redbud tree 24 years ago here in central Indiana. Our soil is clay--lousy--but this tree has done very well. Ev...Read More

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