Arbutus

Eastern Redbud

About Arbutus and Eastern Redbud

Arbutus

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

1225

0 40000

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-93-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Arbutus menziesii

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Arbutus

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

सदाबहार

Eastern Redbud

In German

Erdbeerbaum

OstRedbud

In French

arbousier

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Arbitus

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

κουμαριά

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

árbuto

Redbud oriental

In Polish

mącznik

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

arbutus

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Fabales

Family

Ericaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

810

1 27800

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Properties of Arbutus and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Arbutus and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Arbutus and Eastern Redbud. Arbutus doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Arbutus does not have fragrant flowers. Arbutus has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Arbutus and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Arbutus and Eastern Redbud

Season and care of Arbutus and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Arbutus and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Arbutus and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Arbutus and Eastern Redbud

Care of Arbutus and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.