Blue Moon Wisteria vs Eastern Redbud - TreeTime.ca

Blue Moon Wisteria vs Eastern Redbud

Wisteria macrostachya Blue Moon

Cercis canadensis

Blue Moon Wisteria
Eastern Redbud

Blue Moon Wisteria is a striking, flowering vine, and the hardiest of the wisterias. Up to three times in one growing season you can expect showy, fragrant, lavender-blue flowers.

Make sure you plan your site as this vine requires a structure to support its mature weight. Try planting close to a post, trellis, or fence.

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.

Blue Moon Wisteria Quick Facts

Eastern Redbud Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Flowers: blue/purple strings of flowers
Flowers: rose-purple, pea-like
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: high



Toxicity: can be toxic to cats, dogs, and horses when consumed

Other Names: judas tree