Cercis canadensis 'Vanilla Twist'
Vanilla Twist Eastern Redbud
- Pea-shaped, white spring flowers
- Leaves turn gold in fall
- Weeping, twisting branches
- Vigorous
- Cold tolerant
- Great in the landscape or as a specimen
- Drought tolerant
- Category: Tree
- Patent: PP22,744
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Height: 10-15 ft
- Spread: 6-10 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
Pea-shaped, white blooms cover the delicately twisted branches in April-May, followed by lush heart-shaped leaves that turn gold in fall then drop to reveal weeping, twisting branches. Vigorous grower. A very cold tolerant ornamental tree, perfect in the landscape or for an eye-catching specimen plant any month of the year. Drought tolerant once established.