Redbud Whitewater 3Gal

Botanical & Growth Traits

• Developer: Bred by Dr. Dennis Werner at North Carolina State University. 
• Size: Reaches roughly 5 to 8 feet tall and 3 to 6 feet wide at maturity, often maintaining a shrub-like or compact specimen profile.
• Foliage: Heart-shaped leaves emerge in spring almost solidly white with green speckles, transition in summer to green with white flecks or accents, and turn yellow in autumn.
• Blooms: Drenched in rosy-purple, sweet pea-like flowers along bare branches in early spring before the leaves fully emerge. 
• Hardiness: Thrives in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 6 through 9 (-20°F cold tolerance). 

Care & Cultivation

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade; benefits from afternoon shade in particularly hot southern climates. 
• Soil Requirements: Adaptable to clay, loam, or sandy soils, provided they feature good drainage. Redbuds dislike waterlogged or soggy soil. 
• Maintenance: Low-maintenance with no required pruning outside of removing occasional damaged or stray branches. 

• *Stock image shown for reference. Actual tree appearance may vary.