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redbud 'Whitewater' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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redbud 'Whitewater'

Cercis canadensis 'Whitewater' (v)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Cercis
Family: Fabaceae

About this plant

A compact, deciduous tree to a height of up to 2m, with a weeping habit. Large green and white heart-shaped leaves appear after flowering. Large flower clusters of deep pink, pea-like flowers are borne on bare stems in spring

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

NeutralAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive well-drained soil in sun or partial shade; plant in final location when young, older plants resent transplanting. For more information see tree cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or Pruning group 7 if carried out in dry weather in late spring or early summer to deter the entry of decay organisms

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Pests

May be susceptible to leafhoppers and scale insects

Diseases

May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt and coral spot

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Spreading

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years