Cercis siliquastrum 'Alba' – Cercis siliquastrum 'Alba'

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Cercis siliquastrum 'Alba' – Cercis siliquastrum 'Alba'

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Originated as a natural variety of C. siliquastrum, originally growing in the Mediterranean area. Sturdy shrub form that can grow into small to medium size, sometimes multi-stemmed tree. As a tree, the crown is round. The round to kidney-shaped leaves are mid-green. The flowers often appear before the leaves develop. They are creamy white to dirty white and stand in compact clusters. Can blossom very profusely as a tree. The pods persist all winter. This warmth-loving tree prefers a fertile, calcareous or loamy soil in full sun. Tolerates dry soil.

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Height
6 - 10 m
Crown
round, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey, somewhat grooved when mature
Leaf
round to kidney-shaped, 4 - 9 cm, green
Flowers
cream♂ white to dirt♂ white, in clusters, April/May
Fruits
brown, flat pods
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
calcareous sandy or loamy soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
parks, cemeteries, large gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Synonyms
Cercis siliquastrum f. albida
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green April average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
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Frequently asked questions
Cercis siliquastrum 'Alba'

Cercis siliquastrum 'Alba' can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Cercis siliquastrum 'Alba' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Cercis siliquastrum 'Alba' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Cercis siliquastrum 'Alba' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Cercis siliquastrum 'Alba' blooms in april.
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