Alberta Wild Rose (Prickly Rose) vs Eastern Redbud - TreeTime.ca

Alberta Wild Rose (Prickly Rose) vs Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis

Rosa acicularis

Eastern Redbud
Alberta Wild Rose (Prickly Rose)

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.

Alberta's provincial flower, Alberta Wild Rose, is a small, deciduous shrub known for its beautiful pink blooms and thick, thorny stems.

Native to Canada, this hardy perennial is an attractive addition to any garden. Wildlife enjoy its edible rosehips, which inclined growers can use in jams, jellies, and rose hip tea.

Eastern Redbud Quick Facts

Alberta Wild Rose (Prickly Rose) Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 1a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium


Fall colour: bright red
Flowers: rose-purple, pea-like
Flowers: pink,blooms between May and June. Flowers are both male and female
Seeds: pod-like
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, YT, NT, NU
Other Names: judas tree
Other Names: arctic rose, bristly rose, prickly wild rose