Eastern Redbud, White

Arbor Walk #86, Treekeeper ID #5725

White Bud is a native variety to the Missouri Area with heart-shaped leaves. Its parentage comes from the native Red Bud seen throughout Missouri. Unlike the more common varieties of Eastern Redbud, it has white flowers in the spring, brown flat seed pods appear in the Fall. White Bud adapts to varying soil types but does not grow to its potential in poorly drained areas.

Common NameWhite Eastern Redbud
Latin NameCercis canadensis f. alba
Indigenous Name(s) Miami: eeyoonsaawikiša; Quapaw: žąxda žítte hi
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Global Distribution
Where to find Arbor Walk #86 on WashU campus
Our White Eastern Redbud in space
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Our White Eastern Redbud through time
Standard Measurements
YearHeight (m)DBH (cm)Caliper (m)Crown Diameter N-S (m)Crown Diameter E-W (m)Average Crown Diameter (m)
20234.77N/A4.244.094.165
Nests and Pests
YearDescription
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How to identify a White Eastern Redbud
Leaf Identification

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Twig and Bud Identification

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Bark Identification

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Fruit Identification

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Flower Identification

Relationship of Cercis canadensis f. alba to other species in the arboretum
Additional resources on the White Eastern Redbud

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