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Chives vs Eastern Redbud

Allium schoenoprasum

Cercis canadensis

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Chives
Eastern Redbud

Chives are small bulbous perennials commonly used as herbs in cooking for a mild onion like flavour. Chives also add ornamental benefits to your yard with their tubular grass-like leaves and clusters of pale purple flowers. The flower heads can also be used as a garnish or in oils.

It is best to harvest Chives from the base to maintain the attractive clumps. If the flowers are not dead-headed, it will self-seed. Planting our overwintered chives will give you a head start in your vegetable garden.

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.

Chives Quick Facts

Eastern Redbud Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 0.4 m (1.3 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Flavor: onion/garlic
Flowers: purple
Flowers: rose-purple, pea-like
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: high




Other Names: schnittlauch
Other Names: judas tree