Western Chokecherry vs Eastern Redbud - TreeTime.ca

Western Chokecherry vs Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis

Prunus virginiana var. demissa

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Eastern Redbud
Western Chokecherry

The Eastern Redbud is known for the pea-like pink buds that emerge in clusters on the bark, embellishing the tree in stunning flowers. They have a longer bloom time, sometimes for two to three weeks before the heart-shaped leaves emerge for the summer. Inedible pods emerge that turn brown in the summer, this tree is a part of the bean family.

Native to the Eastern North America. The Eastern Redbud can tolerate acidic and alkaline soil. Plant this as a beautiful understory species or shaded residential yard or garden. The bright pop of color will make an attractive ornamental tree.

Western Chokecherry is a shrub or small tree commonly used for farmstead and field windbreaks.

It produces white flowers in the spring and edible dark purple fruit that matures between September and October. Its cherries are great for making for making jams, jellies or wine, but are not very palatable for raw eating.

Eastern Redbud Quick Facts

Western Chokecherry Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: reddish-purple
Berries: edible, astringent, red-purple
Flowers: rose-purple, pea-like
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: low




Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)
Other Names: judas tree
Other Names: bitter-berry, chokecherry, common chokecherry, virginia bird berry