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Cercis canadensis 'Whitewater'

Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
SER-sis kan-ah-DEN-sis
Description

Wildlife Value:  The flowers provide nectar for bees and once pollinated form leguminous pods, the seed can be consumed by birds. Members of the genus Cercis support the following specialized bee: Habropoda laboriosa.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: This tree can suffer from damage caused by deer.  

More information on Cercis canadensis var. canadensis.

Cultivars / Varieties:
  • ‘Whitewater’
Tags:
#bees#showy flowers#deciduous#wildlife plant#showy#nectar plant#show stopper#specialized bees#cpp#pollinator plant#bird friendly
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • ‘Whitewater’
Tags:
#bees#showy flowers#deciduous#wildlife plant#showy#nectar plant#show stopper#specialized bees#cpp#pollinator plant#bird friendly
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Cercis
    Species:
    canadensis
    Family:
    Fabaceae
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Shrub
    Tree
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Attracts:
    Pollinators
    Songbirds
    Specialized Bees