| Description | Cercis canadensis alba
Cercis 'White Eastern Redbud' is a large, spreading Redbud with rich, dark green leaves with a tinge of blue in the summer. In the autumn the leaves turn yellow and fall, leaving bare branches, ready for the spring blossom of which it becomes covered in clusters of pure white flowers.
See our Cercis Factsheet here for more about the different Cercis varieties!
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below
8"/20cm pot | Acmena smithii
Native Australian hedging & screening plant. Hardy evergreen with glossy leaves, which are red when young and then turn a dark green.
While Neighbours-Be-Gone is our most outstanding Lilly Pilly variety for all purposes, we do recommend Lilly Pilly Acmena Smithii Select when you have particularly poor conditions. It is slower growing but more tolerant of very poor soil. | Pyrus calleryana
Spright is a dwarf variety of Ornamental Pear Tree that are quite rare. It has glossy green foliage, turning to vibrant orange and red through autumn. Ideal for smaller sized gardens reaching a maximum of 3m tall.
• Tolerates drought and wet areas
• Perfect for driveways, avenues or a stand alone feature
• Autumnal colour and spring blossom
13"/33cm pot
For more information on Ornamental Pears see our Pyrus - Ornamental Pear Factsheet
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below |
| Additional information |
| Botanical Name |
Cercis canadensis f. alba
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| Other Common Names |
Eastern Redbud, Redbud, White Eastern Redbud, White-flowered Redbud
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| Origin |
North America
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Deciduous
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| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Soggy Soil Sensitive, Frost Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
April, May, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Bi-annually
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| Planting Distance |
4-5m apart
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| Max Height |
6m
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| Max Width |
6m
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| Growth Speed |
Moderate
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| Prune Me |
Only if required, Only in winter
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| Size Maintained at |
4m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flowering Time |
October, September
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| Flower Colour |
White
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| Fragrance |
None
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Autumn Colour |
Yellow
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| Fruit / Seed |
Rarely, Yes – Non-edible
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Uses |
Shade Tree, Feature Tree
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| |
| Botanical Name |
Pyrus nivalis
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| Other Common Names |
Callery Pear, Flowering Pear, Ornamental Pear, Yellow Pear
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| Origin |
Southeast Europe, Western Asia
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Deciduous
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| Sunshine |
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Midday Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Soggy Soils, Wind Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
April, March, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Bi-annually
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| Best time to plant |
All Year
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| Planting Distance |
4-5m apart
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| Max Height |
8m
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| Max Width |
5m
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Prune Me |
Annually, Only if required, In the cooler months
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| Size Maintained at |
4m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flower Colour |
White
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| Flowering Time |
November, October, September
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| Fragrance |
Strong
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| Foliage Colour |
Grey-Green
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| Autumn Colour |
Orange, Red
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| Fruit / Seed |
Yes – Non-edible
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| Fruiting Time |
December, January
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Uses |
Fenceline, Shade Tree, Feature Tree, Hedging & Screening
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