Eastern Redbud vs Miss Kim Korean Lilac - TreeTime.ca

Eastern Redbud vs Miss Kim Korean Lilac

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula Miss Kim

Cercis canadensis

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Miss Kim Korean Lilac
Eastern Redbud

Miss Kim Korean Lilac is a smaller cultivar of the Korean Lilac that blooms with pale purple flowers in late spring. It produces red-pink berries in mid to late July, and while they are edible, the flavor is not highly significant.

The Miss Kim Korean Lilac makes a good hedge and privacy screen, and will attract birds and butterflies 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.

Miss Kim Korean Lilac Quick Facts

Eastern Redbud Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: high


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


Other Names: judas tree