Bog Rosemary

Eastern Redbud

About Bog Rosemary and Eastern Redbud

Bog Rosemary

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

North America, Europe, Asia

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

Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla

Cercis

Number of Varieties

225

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Habitat

Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-63-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

33.00 cm760.00 cm

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Minimum Width

46.00 cm760.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Light Pink

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

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

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Average Water, Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

In Winter

Not so frequently

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune for size control, Remove short twigs

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

Fertilizers

fertilize in spring

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

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

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

pollinators

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

As a tea substitute

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

Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANDROMEDA polifolia

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Bog Rosemary

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

Bog Rosemary

Eastern Redbud

In German

Rosmarinheide

OstRedbud

In French

Andromeda polifolia

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Andromeda polifolia

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Bog Rosemary

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Bog Rosemary

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Modrzewnica zwyczajna

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Bog Rosemary

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Fabales

Family

Ericaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Andromeda

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Vaccinioideae

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

210

1 27800

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Properties of Bog Rosemary and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Bog Rosemary and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Bog Rosemary and Eastern Redbud. Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Bog Rosemary does not have fragrant flowers. Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like . 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 Bog Rosemary and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Eastern Redbud

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

Bog Rosemary and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Bog Rosemary and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Bog Rosemary and Eastern Redbud

Care of Bog Rosemary and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.