Eastern Red Cedar

Eastern Redbud

About Eastern Red Cedar and Eastern Redbud

Eastern Red Cedar

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Tree

Origin

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

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

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper

Cercis

Number of Varieties

225

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Habitat

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-73-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Blue

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

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, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

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

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Fertilizers

Compost

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat 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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Birds

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JUNIPERUS virginiana

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

पूर्वी लाल देवदार

Eastern Redbud

In German

Eastern Red Cedar

OstRedbud

In French

Red Cedar Orient

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Cedro Rojo del Este

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Ανατολική Red Cedar

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Eastern Red Cedar

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Eastern Red Cedar

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Eastern Red Cedar

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales

Fabales

Family

Cupressaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Juniperus

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Mirini

Cercideae

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

5010

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Eastern Redbud

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Eastern Redbud

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

Eastern Red Cedar and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Eastern Redbud

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar 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.