Showy Mountain Ash vs Eastern Redbud - TreeTime.ca

Showy Mountain Ash vs Eastern Redbud

Sorbus decora

Cercis canadensis

Showy Mountain Ash
Eastern Redbud

Showy Mountain Ash is a hardy accent tree. It features pretty clusters of white flowers in spring followed by bright scarlet berries lasting into winter.

Great for small landscapes, Showy Mountain Ash is adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and it is suitable for average home landscape conditions.

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.

Showy Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Eastern Redbud Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: high


Fall colour: reddish-orange
Flowers: white, showy clusters
Flowers: rose-purple, pea-like
Berries: redberries in bunches
Seeds: pod-like
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL
Other Names: dogberry
Other Names: judas tree