Plant Database
Texas White Redbud
Cercis canadensis var. texensis ‘Texas White’
The Texas White Redbud offers a serene, elegant alternative with its clean, white spring flowers. A selection of the more heat-tolerant Texas variety, it features glossy foliage and excellent adaptability to the sun and heat of inland Bay Area valleys. It’s a refined, drought-tolerant tree for those who love the redbud form but prefer a crisp, white bloom.
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Covered in a profusion of pure white flowers in early spring, offering a luminous, clean-looking display against the dark branches.
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Features thick, glossy, heart-shaped leaves that are more resistant to sun scald and drought than Eastern Redbud varieties.
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Exhibits superior heat and drought tolerance, thriving in full, hot sun with minimal water once established—ideal for water-wise gardens.
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Grows with a compact, multi-stemmed, rounded habit, making it an excellent specimen for smaller, sunny courtyards or patios.
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Its performance in California's climate is outstanding, often outperforming the standard Eastern Redbud.