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Mayday Cherry vs Eastern Redbud

Prunus padus

Cercis canadensis

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Mayday Cherry
Eastern Redbud

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.

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 Quick Facts

Eastern Redbud Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 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: short
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: high

Toxicity: seeds and leaves are toxic if ingested

Flowers: early blooming, white
Flowers: rose-purple, pea-like
Fruit: small black berries
Berries: small black berries
Seeds: located within the berries
Seeds: pod-like
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


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