Eastern Redbud vs Meadowsweet - TreeTime.ca

Eastern Redbud vs Meadowsweet

Filipendula ulmaria

Cercis canadensis

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Meadowsweet
Eastern Redbud

Meadowsweet gets its name from its sweet fragrance from the creamy white flowers. It is a large upright herbaceous perennial shrub. They bloom in early summer, and with the right conditions may remain throughout the season.

Take care of where you’re planting Meadowsweet as it is known to spread.

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.

Meadowsweet Quick Facts

Eastern Redbud Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: high


Flowers: white
Flowers: rose-purple, pea-like
Seeds: pod-like
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: bride wort, mead wort
Other Names: judas tree