Bush Clover

Eastern Redbud

About Bush Clover and Eastern Redbud

Bush Clover

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

China, Japan

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

Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza caraganae

Cercis

Number of Varieties

4025

0 40000

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Habitat

Fields, meadows, Terrestrial

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-83-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

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

Habit

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

243.84 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

243.84 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Rose, Violet

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Blue Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Compound

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

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, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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

Apply 12-12-12 amounts

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

Facts

Flowers

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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

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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

Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Rash, Skin rash

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

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

Showy Purposes

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

Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LESPEDEZA thunbergii

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Thunberg's bushclover, Thunberg's lespedeza, and shrub lespedeza

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

Bush Clover Shrub

Eastern Redbud

In German

Bush Clover Strauch

OstRedbud

In French

Bush Clover Arbuste

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Bush Clover arbusto

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Μπους Τριφύλλι θάμνων

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Trevo de arbusto Arbusto

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Bush Clover Krzew

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Trifolium Frutex Bush

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Lespedeza

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Desmodieae

Cercideae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

4010

1 27800

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Properties of Bush Clover and Eastern Redbud

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

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Season and Care of Bush Clover and Eastern Redbud

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

Bush Clover and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Bush Clover and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Clover height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Clover and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Bush Clover flower color: Rose and Violet
Bush Clover leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Bush Clover and Eastern Redbud

Care of Bush Clover and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Clover pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Bush Clover 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.