Common Name: Vanilla Twist Eastern Redbud
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Vanilla Twist’
Plant family: Fabaceae
Location: North Forest Trail
Growing zone: 5-9
Height: 4′-10′
Spread: 4′-10′
Bloom time: March, April
Bloom description: Delicate white flowers born along the stems, very similar to those of ‘Royal White’.
Leaf type: Medium to large, heart-shaped leaves turn light yellow in the fall.
Garden uses: Introduced in 2013, this beautiful flowering tree is a weeping cross between C. canadensis ‘Covey’ and C. canadensis ‘Royal White’. Fantastic for use in small yards and along roadways.
Wildlife benefits: Attracts hummingbirds.