Travellers Joy Clematis vs Eastern Redbud - TreeTime.ca

Travellers Joy Clematis vs Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis

Clematis virginiana

CUSTOM GROW

Eastern Redbud
Travellers Joy Clematis

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.

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.

Eastern Redbud Quick Facts

Travellers Joy Clematis Quick Facts

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


Toxicity: leaves are toxic
Flowers: rose-purple, pea-like
Flowers: white, fragrant
Seeds: pod-like
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


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