Other common names:
Canadian Redbud, Judas Tree French names:
Gainier rouge Family: Pea Family (Fabaceae), Legume Family (Fabaceae), Bean Family (Fabaceae) Distinctive features: Shrub, Tree, 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 Habitat:
Open places in forests Grows in Sun/Shade:
Shade Books: Trees in Canada: 400 Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 104 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 Wildflowers Photographs:
118 photographs available, of which 17 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Redbud is famous for its spectacular spring flowers.
The whole tree/shrub is filled with flowers!
Closeup of one individual Redbud flower.
Redbud leaves.
Upper surface of a Redbud leaf.
Underside of a Redbud leaf.
Partial view of a Redbud tree.
Redbud leaves in mid-autumn.
Redbud seed pods.
You can see why this tree is a member of the Pea Family (Fabaceae).
Seed pods in the winter.
Trunk and bark of Redbud.
Young Redbud leaves emerging in mid-May.
Redbud is fairly rare in Ontario.
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