Eastern Redbud vs Flowering Raspberry - TreeTime.ca

Eastern Redbud vs Flowering Raspberry

Rubus odoratus

Cercis canadensis

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Flowering Raspberry
Eastern Redbud

The Flowering Raspberry is an ornamental shrubby plant that blooms with fragrant light purple flowers throughout the summer and has a large, decorative foliage of bright green leaves. The flowers resemble that of a wildrose, and the foliage turns a bright yellow in the fall. This cultivar produces small red raspberries, similar to that of a thimbleberry, but the fruit is mostly tasteless.

The Flowering Raspberry, also known as Virginia Raspberry or Purple-Flowered Raspberry, makes a great hedge plant and is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard.

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.

Flowering Raspberry Quick Facts

Eastern Redbud Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: high


Bark: thornless orange
Flowers: purple
Flowers: rose-purple, pea-like
Berries: red to purple, seedy
Firmness: firm
Flavor: tasteless
Seeds: pod-like
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC, NS
Other Names: purple-flowered raspberry, virginia raspberry
Other Names: judas tree