Black Hawthorn vs Eastern Redbud - TreeTime.ca

Black Hawthorn vs Eastern Redbud

Crataegus douglasii

Cercis canadensis

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Black Hawthorn
Eastern Redbud

Black Hawthorn is a versatile plant that is native to wetlands and other areas with moist soils, but can also tolerate dry soils. This plant can be grown as a short shrub, or a tree reaching 30 feet tall.

Black Hawthorn is valued for erosion control and attracting pollinators. It also makes an attractive flowering ornamental that can be planted as a specimen or pruned as a hedge. It is commonly used in shelterbelts.

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.

Black Hawthorn Quick Facts

Eastern Redbud Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow to red
Berries: purplish-black pomes
Flowers: white
Flowers: rose-purple, pea-like
Bark: brown to gray
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: high




Other Names: crataegus columbiana, douglas hawthorn, douglas' thornapple
Other Names: judas tree