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Eastern Redbud vs Smooth Rose

Rosa blanda

Cercis canadensis

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Smooth Rose
Eastern Redbud

The Smooth Rose is a hardy shrub and is nearly-thornless. This plant is a vigorous grower that is covered in the summer with fragrant, pale pink and white flowers. In the fall, this shrub produces bright-red rose hips that are high in Vitamin C making them great for syrups and preserves.

The Smooth Rose, also known as the Meadow Rose or Prairie Rose, is great for attracting bees and other pollinators to your 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.

Smooth Rose Quick Facts

Eastern Redbud Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


Bark: thin smooth
Flowers: pink and white
Flowers: rose-purple, pea-like
Seeds: pod-like
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NT
Other Names: meadow rose, wild rose
Other Names: judas tree