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Re: Varigated Redbud

> > I am looking for a wholesale source for the varigated Redbud named
> > "Silver Cloud" .
> 
> It sounds yummy - do you know anything about it's hardiness?  Beth
> Metty, Munith MI Zone 5B, 4A, depending.  Thanks.

My references all suggest that it's still as hardy as the regular species,
up through zone 5a/4b.  However, it probably needs more shade than 
the straight species given its variegated nature, but I understand that
it's less floriferous.

It originated out of Yellow-Dell Nursery in Crestwood, Kentucky by
Thomas R. Klein in 1964.  I would guess that they still carry it.

*NEWS FLASH*

I was just looking for their address to include, and found this
tidbit in the NCSU Arboretum Newsletter, No. 14, July 1986:

   http://kelley.ece.ncsu.edu/Arboretum/Chronicles/News14%2086-07.html

   'Silver Cloud' - a form with silver-white variegated leaves producing
   few flowers and seen at its best color in partial shade. Introduced by
   Theodore R. Klein, Yellow-Dell Nursery, Crestwood, KY in 1964. When we
   first began the arboretum I corresponded with someone (likely Klein)
   in Kentucky that had grown this form but had retired and was no longer
   propagating it. He sent color prints showing the beautiful foliage
   clearly and indicated that there were a few older plants still in the
   field that I could have if I would come there and dig them. Money and
   time seemed too limited to do it then - and I have regretted my action
   (or the lack thereof) ever since. I'd do it in a minute now if given
   the chance to obtain this one.

Chris
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