Grow in woodland settings where this variegated form can enjoy partial shade, partly for better display of variegation and partly to protect leaves from scorching in the sun.
Cercis canadensis 'Silver Cloud'
Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis 'Silver Cloud'
Tips for Homeowners:
Remove dead branches as they occur with disinfected pruning tools. Mulch around the base of the tree, but not on the tree trunk.
Rate this Plant:
This Redbud is admired for its reddish/purple flowers in the spring and for its variegated leaves that will turn yellow in the fall.
- Green and white variegated leaves
- Prefers partial shade
- Rose-pink flowers in early spring
Height: 20-30 ft
Spread: 15-20 ft
Zone: 4-9
Interesting Notes about Eastern Redbud:
Redbud is a native understory tree that in natural settings appreciates the company of taller trees, but will grow on its own as well. It is the one of the earliest flowering trees to bloom and will last about 3 weeks. 'Silver Cloud' has attractive green leaves that are irregularly blotched with white and are a bit smaller than the species. This cultivar rarely produces fruit.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Spring Bloomer
- Long Blooming
- Focal Point
- Mass Planting
- Fall Color
- Specimen
Foliage Color:
- Variegated
- Green
- White
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Songbirds
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water