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    • Photo of Cercis occidentalis 'Alba' flower by Forestfarm

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    Cercis occidentalis 'Alba'

    Also Known As

    • Alba Western Redbud

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-15'
    • W: 6'-15'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

    Cercis occidentalis 'Alba' plant details

    Cercis occidentalis 'Alba' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cercis occidentalis 'Alba'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cercis occidentalis 'Alba'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    White, bright as new snow, ?pea? flowers against bronzy-red bark make this large 6-12' western native shrub a lovely sight in spring; ideal for xeriscape or wild garden, or any garden with good drainage. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cercis occidentalis 'Alba' plant

    How to Grow Cercis occidentalis 'Alba'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • 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'

    • sun
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    • dry in summer
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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 7'-12'

    Width: 7'-9'

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    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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