Cercis canadensis Royal White

White Eastern Redbud

A refined white-flowering redbud selected for its pure white spring blooms, strong branching, and improved garden performance. Flowers appear abundantly along bare branches in early spring before leaf-out, followed by clean, heart-shaped green foliage that forms a tidy summer canopy and turns yellow in fall. ‘Royal White’ offers a crisp, elegant alternative to traditional pink-flowering redbuds.

Size: 20–30 ft wide × 20–30 ft tall

Zones: 5a–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 full canopy development and air circulation



Notes:



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



Noted for clean white flowers and uniform habit



Excellent specimen tree for lawns, courtyards, and mixed borders



Strong early-season pollinator value



Minimal pruning required beyond structural training

Plant type

Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

20-30'

Width

20-30'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright

Drought tolerant

Yes