Cercis canadensis 'Vanilla Twist'
Vanilla Twist Weeping Redbud

Cercis canadensis ‘Vanilla Twist’ - Habit - Summer
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 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Foliage Notes:
Green
 Ultimate Height:
12 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
8 feet
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 Soil Notes:
Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly alkaline soils
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Alternate, simple, cordate leaves 3 - 5 inches tall and wide. White, showy flowers in early spring. Weeping form.
 Ecological Functions:
 Purdue Plant Doctor
Parts and Problems of Redbud
  Special Characteristics:
  • Flowering Characteristics 273

    • Additional Information

    The Vanilla Twist cultivar features cascading branches that bloom clusters of white flowers.

    3 Cercis canadensis 'Vanilla Twist' found

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    Number Accession ID Location
    12022_00256*AWSLR
    22022_00257*AWSLR
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