Cercis siliquastrum var. alba SEEDS

Description

Cercis siliquastrum var. alba seeds grow into the white Judas tree the white-flowered form of the Judas tree, treated as a colour variant within Cercis siliquastrum subsp. siliquastrum in current taxonomy. It shares the full native range of the species from France east through the Mediterranean, the Middle East and Turkey to Afghanistan and the same habit of covering bare branches with clusters of flowers before the heart-shaped leaves emerge. In var. alba, the flowers are pure white rather than the typical rose-purple, creating an outstandingly elegant spring display of remarkable refinement against the bare grey branches. Family Fabaceae.

Full sun; drought-tolerant; adaptable to thin, rocky and calcareous soils; warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates.

• Pure white flowers on bare branches in early spring the white-flowered form of the Judas tree
• Treated as a colour variant within C. siliquastrum subsp. siliquastrum in current taxonomy
• France to Afghanistan temperate biome; same range as the typical species
• Heart-shaped leaves; flat decorative seed pods after flowering
• Full sun; drought-tolerant; thin rocky calcareous soils; Mediterranean climate

Cercis siliquastrum var. alba is one of the most elegant white-flowered ornamental trees for warm climates the pure white blossom display on bare branches provides an even more refined spectacle than the typical rose-purple form, making it a treasured ornamental across Mediterranean and warm-temperate gardens.

IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.