Eastern Redbud vs Beauty of Moscow Lilac - TreeTime.ca

Eastern Redbud vs Beauty of Moscow Lilac

Syringa vulgaris Beauty of Moscow (Syringa vulgaris Krasavitsa Moskvy)

Cercis canadensis

Beauty of Moscow Lilac
Eastern Redbud

Beauty of Moscow Lilac is a flowering shrub known for its highly fragrant, double flowers. The buds start as a pale pink and give way white blooms that have double the number of petals compared to other Lilacs. While the flowers are mostly white they can often take on a subtle pink blush.

The striking blooms, abundant flowers, and long bloom time make the Beauty of Moscow Lilac one of the top Lilac cultivars. The flowers are known for attracting hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators to your landscape.

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.

Beauty of Moscow Lilac Quick Facts

Eastern Redbud Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 4 m (12 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


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


Other Names: judas tree