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Vanilla Twist Weeping Redbud
Cercis canadensis 'Vanilla Twist' PP #22,744
Pronunciation: SER-sis kan-a-DEN-sis
SKU #41277
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 12 ft. tall, 8 ft. wide.
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| Description | A captivating small tree in early spring when the canopy of beautifully cascading branches burst out into masses of stunning white blooms. Charming heart-shaped leaves fill the tree as blooms fade and remain light green throughout the season. Beautiful form of bare tree provides winter interest. A wonderful landscape specimen. |
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| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Snowberry (Symphoricarpos); Witch Hazel (Hamamelis) |
| Care Instructions | Prefers deep, slightly alkaline, moist, well-drained sandy loams. Benefits from light shade in hotter regions. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges in late winter to early spring. |
| History | Vanilla Twist was introduced by Brotzman's Nursery, Inc. of Madison, Ohio in 2013. It is the result of a cross of C. canadensis 'Covey' x C. canadensis 'Royal White'. It is truly unique to the industry as the only known Eastern Redbud with a white bloom in combination with a weeping habit. |
Details
| Description | A captivating small tree in early spring when the canopy of beautifully cascading branches burst out into masses of stunning white blooms. Charming heart-shaped leaves fill the tree as blooms fade and remain light green throughout the season. Beautiful form of bare tree provides winter interest. A wonderful landscape specimen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Flower Color | White |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Snowberry (Symphoricarpos); Witch Hazel (Hamamelis) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers deep, slightly alkaline, moist, well-drained sandy loams. Benefits from light shade in hotter regions. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges in late winter to early spring. |
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History
| History | Vanilla Twist was introduced by Brotzman's Nursery, Inc. of Madison, Ohio in 2013. It is the result of a cross of C. canadensis 'Covey' x C. canadensis 'Royal White'. It is truly unique to the industry as the only known Eastern Redbud with a white bloom in combination with a weeping habit. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.