Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Tree
  
Origin
Western United States
  
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
Not Available
  
Cercis
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
  
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
9-6
  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Chocolate
  
Brown, Chocolate
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Purple, Plum
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
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
  
Flowers
No
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
  
Mild Allergen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
  
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
  
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
  
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
  
CERCIS canadensis
  
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
  
Eastern Redbud
  
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
  
Eastern Redbud
  
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
  
OstRedbud
  
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
  
Redbud Orient
  
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
  
Eastern Redbud
  
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
  
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
  
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
  
Redbud oriental
  
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
  
Redbud wschodniej
  
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
  
Cercis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Coniferophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Pinaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Pinus
  
Cercis
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cercideae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Caesalpiniaceae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bristlecone Pine and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color: Not Available
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Eastern Redbud
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Bristlecone Pine 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.