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Royal White Redbud Tree

Cercis canadensis 'Royal White'
$4995
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Plant Highlights

Royal White Redbud Tree highlights at a glance!

Plant Highlights

  • Brand
    Nature Hills' Choice
  • Botanical Name
    Cercis canadensis 'Royal White'
  • Growing Zones
    5-9
  • Mature Height
    20 - 30 feet
  • Mature Spread
    15 - 25 feet
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun, Partial Shade
  • Moisture
    Moderate
  • Soil
    Widely Adaptable
  • Growth Rate
    Medium
  • Flower Color
    White
  • Fall Color
    Yellow
  • Pollinator Friendly
    Yes
  • Pruning Time
    After Flowering
  • Bloom Period
    Early Spring

Dreamy clouds of white in the spring! The Royal White Redbud Tree (Cercis canadensis 'Royal White') is a small ornamental tree or large shrub that puts on a stunning spring display! Not only is the Royal White a low-maintenance tree, but it blooms earlier and with more profuse and larger flowers than other white Redbuds!

You'll be amazed by the staggering number of blooms that blanket your Redbud in the spring. Prolific clusters of pristine white, pea-shaped flowers seem to encase the bare branches in spectacular color! Early-emerging pollinators will stop by for a visit and sip nectar, grateful for the feast the Royal White provides! Go ahead and snip a few branches to bring indoors or try forcing branches earlier in the winter for a burst of color indoors!

In the summer the beauty of your Redbud becomes apparent. Heart-shaped leaves emerge with a unique bronze hue, later changing to green. Your Redbud's leaves will progress to a lovely blue-green until spicing up your autumn landscape with a lively yellow! As an added attraction in the fall, your Redbud will gift you area wildlife with a tasty treat inside the 4-inch peapod-type casings. Offering added interest in the fall and winter months!

Landscape Application:

Royal White, like other Redbuds, offers four seasons of interest for your garden! From spring's flowers to summer's gorgeous foliage, fall's color, and winter's zig-zag-shaped branching - the Redbud tree has it all!

This tree can be kept in its shrubby form with branches to the ground to provide screening and cover! Plant several as a naturalized border, in groupings near a tree line, or in a woodland setting where they won't mind a touch of shade from their larger neighbors. A row along your property line will add definition and some privacy that is both low-maintenance and showy!

Keep these trees as multi-trunked specimens by removing the lower third to half of the branches from the main trunks to create a pretty accent! You can even train young trees into single-stemmed ornamentals by removing all but a single main leader. Try planting a single Royal White near your home's entrance as an elegant welcome to guests or plant yours on a raised berm as a prominent focal point!

A row of these right-sized ornamentals is perfect for lining your driveway or adding a touch of shade to the back seating areas and patios! Bringing in birds and butterflies galore!

  • Drifts of White Early Spring Flowers - Larger Than Other White Redbud
  • Blue-Green Summer Foliage & Yellow Fall Color
  • Ornamental Heart-Shaped Leaves Emerge Bronzed
  • Early Pollinator Heaven!
  • Tree or Shrub Form, Specimens, Curb Appeal, Screening & Focal Points

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Redbuds are native to the US and Royal White retains this adaptability and hardiness! This cultivar thrives throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 9, these trees can grow 20 - 30 feet in height and can feature a spread of 15 - 25 feet. You can trim yours smaller to suit your needs with a few snips in the spring as soon as the flowers have finished putting on their show!

Plant your tree in a well-drained location with full sun to a touch of partial shade/afternoon shade if you live in a hotter climate. Provide new trees with regular moisture access and a 3-4 inch deep layer of arborist mulch. Fertilize each spring with a flowering tree formula. Once established, your tree will only need supplemental moisture during extreme heat and drought conditions.

Royal White a relatively carefree tree and tolerant of a variety of conditions, seldom bothered by deer, and is very disease and pest-resistant.

  • Full Sun & Partial Shade
  • Well-Drained Soils
  • Moderate Moisture Needs
  • Prune Immediately After Flowering
  • Deer, Pest & Disease-Resistant
  • Easy To Grow, Adaptable & Low-Maintenance

For a tree that requires little space and care, the Royal White Redbud provides a large amount of enjoyment and four-season beauty! Order yours today at NatureHills.com and start enjoying the large blooms and big show in your landscape!

Single Stem, Multi Stem, Shrub Form, Oh My!

Before you buy, make sure you know what you’re getting! Single stem, multi stem and shrub forms are different so read a bit about which we’re currently offering below.

Single Stem:

These are plants that have one stem coming from the ground. Plants can also be considered single-stem when lower branches are removed to raise the height of the branching. Sometimes, you will hear a single stem referred to as Tree Form.

Multi Stem:

These are plants with 2 or more stems planted together in the ground in close proximity to form a clump. There are times multi-stems are formed by a tree that branches at the soil line with more than one main stem.

Shrub Form:

These are bushy plants with many stems and branches close to the ground. They are referred to as shrubs or bushes and are often shorter than their tree forms.

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Nanna
Bush vs tree

I am pruning/training my royal white redbud to be more of a large shrub or multi stemmed small tree. I think it give it more of a naturalized look.

Dear Nanna,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with your Royal White Redbud! We love hearing how customers like you are putting their own creative touches on your plants. Your approach of pruning and training your redbud as a multi-stemmed shrub sounds absolutely lovely and is a wonderful way to achieve a naturalized look—redbuds are incredibly versatile like that.

If you’d like, here are a few tips to help ensure your pruning encourages healthy growth: prune during late winter or early spring before new growth emerges, remove any crossing or damaged branches, and gradually direct stems outward to encourage the multi-stemmed structure you’re aiming for. Avoid heavy pruning all at once to keep the tree energized and resilient.

If ever you want more ideas or detailed pruning guides, we’re always here to assist. Thanks again for sharing your thoughtful plant care, and we look forward to hearing more about your gardening journey!

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

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Carefree
great tree

I love my royal white redbud. It is thriving in the tough clay soil here in Georgia. It's growing as a multi stemmed tree, kind of like a few of the crape myrtles I have. I love it

Hi Carefree,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with your Royal White Redbud! We’re thrilled to hear it is not only thriving but also developing a lovely multi-stemmed form similar to your crape myrtles, especially in Georgia’s challenging clay soil. It sounds like you have a fantastic green thumb!

If you ever want to encourage even more robust growth, consider gently loosening the soil around the base in spring to improve aeration and root development. Mulching can also help retain moisture and regulate temperature during hot summer months. Your current care is clearly working wonderfully, but these little tips could give your tree that extra boost.

Thanks again for choosing Nature Hills and for letting us be part of your gardening journey. Wishing you many seasons of beauty from your Royal White Redbud!

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

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Carefree
great tree

I love my royal white redbud. It is thriving in the tough clay soil here in Georgia. It's growing as a multi stemmed tree, kind of like a few of the crape myrtles I have. I love it

Hi Carefree,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with your Royal White Redbud! We’re delighted to hear it's thriving despite the challenging clay soil—and that its multi-stemmed growth reminds you of your lovely crepe myrtles. Those unique habits really add charm and personality to your garden!

Since you’re having great success in Georgia, just a friendly tip: continue to mulch around the base to retain moisture and improve soil quality over time, especially in heavier soils. This will keep your redbud happy and healthy for many seasons to come. If you ever want guidance on supplemental fertilizing or pruning tips to maintain its form, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re here to help!

Thank you again for your thoughtful review, and happy gardening!

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

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Nanna
Bush vs tree

I am pruning/training my royal white redbud to be more of a large shrub or multi stemmed small tree. I think it give it more of a naturalized look.

Hi Nanna,

Thank you so much for sharing how you’re shaping your Royal White Redbud! It’s wonderful to hear that you’re guiding it into a larger shrub or multi-stemmed small tree to achieve that natural, graceful look. Redbuds are quite adaptable, and your approach not only enhances its form but can also encourage dense, healthy growth.

For pruning, just be sure to remove any dead or crossing branches in late winter to early spring, before the sap starts to flow. This timing helps maintain the plant’s vigor and encourages fantastic flowering. If you want a fuller multi-stemmed effect, continue selecting several trunks to promote that naturalized feel while letting new shoots from the base emerge.

If you ever want more pruning tips or care advice to fine-tune your redbud’s shape, don’t hesitate to reach out. We love supporting customers who truly bring out the best in their plants!

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

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Swifty
Large flowers

The Royal White Redbud has the largest flowers of any redbud I have seen. Gorgeous plant all year around.

Hello Swifty,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with the Royal White Redbud! We’re thrilled to hear that its large, stunning flowers have impressed you—that tree truly makes a statement in any garden. It’s wonderful to know you’re enjoying its beauty throughout the year.

If you ever want tips on care or additional varieties that complement the Royal White Redbud, feel free to reach out. Proper watering and some light pruning will help maintain those vibrant blooms season after season. We’re always here to assist with planting advice or to answer any questions you might have.

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

Royal White Redbud

Royal White Redbud Tree

From $4995

Growing Zones

5-9

Mature Height

20 - 30 feet

Mature Spread

15 - 25 feet

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Foliage Color

N/A

Fall Color

Yellow

Flower Color

White
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