Vanilla Twist Texas redbud
Cercis canadensis 'Vanilla Twist'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Multi-stemmed
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Vanilla Twist' Texas redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Vanilla Twist') is a tree for specimen planting, borders, woodland gardens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Deer rarely make it their first choice. It grows at a moderate rate and has a multi-stemmed habit. Blooms open in early to late spring and attract butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with Star magnolia, Cinnamon fern, Lanceleaf coreopsis, and Inkberry.