Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
अमुर मेपल
In German
OstRedbud
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Redbud Orient
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
arce de Amur
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
de bordo amur
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
klon amur
In Latin
Cercis
amur acernis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Amur Maple
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Amur Maple Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Amur Maple are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Amur Maple
Care of Eastern Redbud and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.