Amur Maackia vs Eastern Redbud - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maackia vs Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis

Maackia amurensis

COMING SOON

(new stock expected: fall of 2025)

CUSTOM GROW

Eastern Redbud
Amur Maackia

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.

Amur Maackia is a robust and pretty tree often used for urban decoration and landscaping. This tree has coppery peeling bark that can sometimes resemble lace. Its upright clusters of small white flowers usually bloom in midsummer. Amur Maackia's Small size makes it a great choice for small yards or limited space.

Eastern Redbud Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

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


Fall colour: brown
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Flowers: rose-purple, pea-like
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Seeds: pod-like
Seeds: wide flat seedpods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: judas tree
Other Names: maackia