Other common names:
Canadian Redbud, Eastern Redbud, Judas Tree French names:
Gainier rouge Family: Legume Family (Fabaceae) Distinctive features: Tree, Shrub Similar species: • Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) - Has larger seed pods; stubby thorns. • Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) - Has very large seed pods; large wicked thorns. Flowers: Spring; Red/Pink; Irregular flowers Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire; Alternate, simple. Height:
8 m (26 ft) Habitat: Forests, Fields and Open Areas; Open places in forests. Grows in Sun/Shade:
Shade Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 104 Trees in Canada: 400 Native/Non-native:
Native Status:
Uncommon.
Notes:
This tree will only be found growing naturally in SW Ontario, although it is planted farther north and east.
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: canadensis: of Canada For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs:
129 photographs available, of which 17 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
Redbud is famous for its spectacular spring flowers.
PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.
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