Family: Fabaceae

Scientific Name: Cercis canadensis Royal White

Common Name: Royal White Redbud

DescriptionReported to be one of the best white blooming Redbud.
Pronunciation(SER-cis)(kan-a-DEN-sis)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Trees Deciduous
Hardiness Zone(4)5-9
Sunlightfull, light shade
Moistureaverage, moist
Soil & Siteaverage, moist
Flowerswhite pea like flowers
Fruitlegume seed pods, dark brown
Leavesgreen, heart shaped
Dimensionsaround 20 by 20 feet
Cultivar OriginDiscovered by Professor J.C. McDaniels of University of Illinois (USA). Original tree is in Bluffs, Illinois (USA).
Misc FactsGenus name comes from the Greek word kerkis in reference to the resemblance of seed pods to a weaver’s shuttle.
Notes & Reference#01-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (Michael Dirr), #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org)
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