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Mayday Cherry vs Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis

Prunus padus

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Eastern Redbud
Mayday Cherry

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.

Mayday Cherry is a small deciduous tree known for its early blooming and fragrant white flowers.

A favourite specimen tree on prairie homesteads, Mayday Cherry produces small black berries that are inedible to people but highly desirable to birds.

Eastern Redbud Quick Facts

Mayday Cherry Quick Facts

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


Toxicity: seeds and leaves are toxic if ingested
Flowers: rose-purple, pea-like
Flowers: early blooming, white
Fruit: small black berries
Berries: small black berries
Seeds: pod-like
Seeds: located within the berries
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: judas tree
Other Names: common bird cherry, european bird cherry