Texas White Redbud

Redbuds typically have purple blooms, but white blooms are the defining characteristic of this redbud cultivar. In addition, the it's var. 'texensis' heritage makes it more tolerant to heat and drought conditions allowing it to grow in warmer zones or perform better in direct sun. The Texas White redbud has the bright white clusters that cover the branches in early spring. The bright flowers are some of the earliest to come on after the long winter so they become the main attraction of your landscape. The native redbud grows throughout the Midwest and the eye catching blooms will get your attention even as you zoom down the highways. The leaves quickly come on after the blooms. The broad heart shaped leaves are dark, glossy green. Then in the summer the seed pods offer visual interest. Though redbuds are not known for their fall foliage they continue to perform into autumn with a nice yellow and orange leaf color. Even in the winter the form of the redbud with its zigzag branches and s