Cercis canadensis 'Alba'

White Redbud

A small, deciduous ornamental tree featuring a graceful spring display of pure white flowers that bloom along bare branches before leaf-out. Glossy, heart-shaped green leaves follow, creating a soft summer canopy and turning yellow in fall. ‘Alba’ offers the classic redbud form with a clean, elegant color palette well suited to refined landscapes.

Size: 20–30 ft wide × 20–30 ft tall

Zones: 4a–9b
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained soils; adaptable to loam and clay
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Suitable Conditions:



Climate: Performs well across a wide range of temperate climates



Exposure: Morning sun with afternoon shade preferred in hotter regions



Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral



Drainage: Important; avoid poorly drained or waterlogged soils



Spacing: Allow room for natural branching and canopy spread



Notes:



Shape: Upright to spreading with a rounded or vase-shaped crown; often multi-stemmed



Distinctive white-flowering form of native redbud



Excellent for specimen planting, woodland edges, and mixed borders



Provides early-season nectar for pollinators



Minimal pruning required beyond structural training

Plant type

Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

25'

Width

25-30'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Yellow

Attracts

Bees butterflies birds

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Rounded, Spreading, Upright

Bark

Fissured

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes