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    • Photo of Cercis canadensis 'Floating Clouds' flower by Forestfarm

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    Cercis canadensis 'Floating Clouds'

    Also Known As

    • Floating Clouds Variegated Redbud

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 15'-18'
    • W: 15'-18'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Cercis canadensis 'Floating Clouds' plant details

    Cercis canadensis 'Floating Clouds' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with variegated foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cercis canadensis 'Floating Clouds'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous variegated
    Mature size: 15 FT - 18 FT - wide, 15 FT - 18 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, small tree, street tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cercis canadensis 'Floating Clouds'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Not just edged with white like Silver Cloud, sometimes it?s the whole leaf that?s splashed with it!... a lovely small tree with rose-pink flowers in spring; developed by Shadow Nursery. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cercis canadensis 'Floating Clouds' plant

    How to Grow Cercis canadensis 'Floating Clouds'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 12'

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    Zones

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    Width: 7'-9'

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    Cercis chinensis 'Don Egolf'

    aka Chinese Redbud

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 8'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

    aka Forest Pansy Redbud

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-15'

    Width: 25'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' by Jonathan Billinger
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    Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold'

    aka Hearts of Gold Golden Redbud, Yellow Leaf Redbud

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-25'

    Width: 15'-18'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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