The White Eastern Redbud is a beautiful flowering tree with a multi-stemmed trunk and rounded to vase-shaped canopy. The heart-shaped leaves are vibrant green and turn yellow in the fall, adding a touch of autumn beauty to the landscape.
One of the most captivating features of the White Eastern Redbud is its profusion of white pea-like flowers that cover the branches in early spring. These flowers are not only visually appealing but also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Best blooms occur in full sun and deep, well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Tree |
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
20’ - 30’ |
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Spread: |
25’ - 35’ |
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Spacing: |
30’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Canker can be a significant disease problem. Various diseases and pests and be prevented with regular watering and pruning of dead branches. Does not transplant well, plant when young and leave undisturbed.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or mass plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Gardens, Screening, Shade Tree, and Street Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Mahonia, Hydrangea, Witch Hazel
IMAGES: Famartin, 2023-04-18 14 17 57 A White Eastern Redbud blooming along Lochatong Road in the Mountainview section of Ewing Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Famartin, 2013-05-04 16 42 48 Closer view of Cercis canadensis 'Alba' along Olden Avenue in Ewing New Jersey, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Famartin, 2021-04-11 17 03 10 White flowers on an Eastern Redbud along a walking path in the Franklin Glen section of Chantilly, Fairfax County, Virginia, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Photo by David J. Stang, Cercis canadensis Alba 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
