Life Span
Annual
Perennial
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
Habitat
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Red
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly obovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Aster amellus
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Aster
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
एस्टर
Eastern Redbud
In German
Astern
OstRedbud
In French
Aster
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Aster
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
αστήρ
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Aster
Redbud oriental
In Polish
aster
Redbud wschodniej
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Aster and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Aster and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Aster and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aster and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Aster and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Aster and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Aster and Eastern Redbud
Care of Aster and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aster pruning is done 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 Aster 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.