Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
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
Western United States, Canada
Types
Cercis
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
White Spruce
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
अलबर्टा सजाना
In German
OstRedbud
Alberta Fichte
In French
Redbud Orient
épinette de l'Alberta
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Alberta abeto
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Alberta abeto
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Alberta świerk
In Latin
Cercis
Alberta abiegnis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Piceoideae Frankis
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alberta Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Alberta Spruce
Care of Eastern Redbud and Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Alberta Spruce pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.