Valentine Cherry vs Eastern Redbud - TreeTime.ca

Valentine Cherry vs Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis

Prunus x kerrasis Valentine

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Eastern Redbud
Valentine Cherry

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.

Valentine Cherry is a hardy deciduous shrub and hybrid variety of the University of Saskatchewan Sour Cherry released in the Romance Series of dwarf sour cherries in 2004. This medium-sized self-pollinator produces tart, bright red fruits in large clusters in late summer that are perfect for jams, pies and jellies. Valentine Cherry is ideal as a landscape or orchard tree.

Eastern Redbud Quick Facts

Valentine Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 2.5 m (8 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: low


Fall colour: orange
Flowers: rose-purple, pea-like
Flowers: white
Berries: large, red
Fruit size: 4.5g
Flavor: tart
Harvest: early to mid August
Seeds: pod-like
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: judas tree