Travellers Joy Clematis vs Eastern Redbud - TreeTime.ca

Travellers Joy Clematis vs Eastern Redbud

Clematis virginiana

Cercis canadensis

CUSTOM GROW

Travellers Joy Clematis
Eastern Redbud

Traveller's Joy Clematis is a species of flowering plant that is native to North America. This plant produces vines which are quite aggressive and can climb to heights of 10-20 feet. Traveller's Joy produces white flowers between July and September and typically grows on the edge of forests, moist slopes, fence rows and on streambanks.

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.

Travellers Joy Clematis Quick Facts

Eastern Redbud Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: partial shade
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: high

Toxicity: leaves are toxic

Flowers: white, fragrant
Flowers: rose-purple, pea-like
Seeds: pod-like
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: devils darning needles, devils hair, leather flower, love vine, travelers joy, virginia virgins bower, virgins bower, wild hops, woodbine
Other Names: judas tree