Texas Redbud 'White'
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Cercis canadensis var. texensis 'white'
Var. texensis, previously known as Cercis reniformis, is a type of eastern redbud native to Oklahoma and Texas. It has a shorter, more compact shape than the original species, with a height of 15-20 feet when it matures. Unlike the original species, it has a slightly higher drought tolerance, and its buds and flowers are darker and brighter wine red. Its leaves are also thicker, glossier, broader, and darker green, often with a more kidney-shaped outline. The leaf tips are rounded or blunt, not pointed, and they can withstand winter temperatures down to USDA Zone 6 (the original species can only handle Zone 4).
This tree is easy to grow in average, medium-moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It thrives best in moderately fertile soils with consistent moisture, so avoid wet or poorly drained soils. Due to its sensitivity to transplanting, it should be planted when young and left undisturbed.
Butterfly Host Plant: Henry' Elfin (Callophrys henrici)
Height: 15’-20'
Spread: 12’-15'
Bloom: April
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Moderate
Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Texas & Oklahoma
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
