Deciduous Tree – Vanilla Twist Weeping Redbud

Vanilla Twist Weeping Redbud 

Botanical name: cercis canadensis ‘vanilla twist’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: 12 ft in height with a spread of about 8 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 5-9 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: white 

Bloom time: spring 

Growth rate: grows about 12-18 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring, while the plant is still in dormancy, to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: ornamental tree, focal point, container plant 

Special features: attracts pollinators, cascading branches, fragrant blooms, heart-shaped foliage that come when blooms have spent 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil: loam, clay 

Companion plants: daffodils, tulips, mahonia, oakleaf hydrangea 

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested in large quantities

Invasive species: no