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Cercis canadensis 'Alba'-White Eastern Redbud-Elegant deciduous tree 2-2.5" cal B&B

Cercis canadensis 'Alba'-White Eastern Redbud-Elegant deciduous tree 2-2.5" cal B&B

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Cercis canadensis 'Alba' - Single Stem Information Page
Cercis canadensis 'Alba' - Single Stem

Cercis canadensis 'Alba' - Single Stem

Description

The Cercis canadensis 'Alba', commonly known as the White Eastern Redbud, is a stunning deciduous tree that features heart-shaped leaves and striking white blooms in early spring. This single-stem variety offers a graceful silhouette and is a perfect choice for adding elegance to any landscape.

Suggested Uses

This tree is ideal for use as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, or as part of a woodland garden. Its early spring blooms make it a wonderful addition to pollinator gardens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis 'Alba' - Single Stem
  • Common Name Common Name: White Eastern Redbud
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 20-30 feet tall, 25-35 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Early spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Dogwoods, Azaleas, and Ferns

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the root ball is level with the ground surface.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers rich, well-drained soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape and remove dead branches.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch base to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Ensure the root flare is visible above the soil line.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect young trees from strong winds and heavy snow.
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