Eastern Redbud vs Parkland Apple - TreeTime.ca

Eastern Redbud vs Parkland Apple

Malus Parkland

Cercis canadensis

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Parkland Apple
Eastern Redbud

Parkland Apple is an extremely hardy, medium sized apple tree The apples have excellent reviews, they are juicy, crisp, and slightly tart. Apples will be ready to harvest in July-August and will produce apples which are yellow and green with a red blush overlay.

Parkland Apple also makes for a nice accent tree with slightly scented, white flowers blooming in spring that will make a striking feature to any landscape. Ensure you have an additional apple or crabapple tree within 150 m (500’) to ensure cross pollination and fruit production occur.

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.

Parkland Apple Quick Facts

Eastern Redbud Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 4 m (14 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: high


Fall colour: yellow
Flowers: white with pink
Flowers: rose-purple, pea-like
Fruit: green with red
Firmness: firm
Flavor: sweet, crisp
Harvest: mid to late August
Seeds: pod-like
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: judas tree