Cercis chinensis 'Shirobana' White slow-growing holly-like shrub beloved for

slow-growing holly-like shrub beloved for its deliciously fragrant flowers and lustrous dark-green leaves

and reservoirs

Less prone to suckering

Avoid dry soils

Leaves are beautifully green above and greenish-white beneath

Cercis chinensis 'Shirobana' White slow-growing holly-like shrub beloved forThe Chinese redbud is not as hardy as the other species but given a sheltered location it will not disappoint. In contrast to the more common purple cultivars, 'Shirobana' offers a dazzling display of white, the flowers unfolding on bare branches in spring soon followed by the handsome dark green, heart shaped foliage. Good yellow autumn colour. H4