Eastern Redbud

Aster

About Eastern Redbud and Aster

Eastern Redbud

Aster

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

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

Types

Cercis

Ornamental

Number of Varieties

25180

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-93-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

7-1

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm670.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Purple, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Narrowly obovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

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

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes, small hedge

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

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 As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

Aster amellus

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Aster

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

एस्टर

In German

OstRedbud

Astern

In French

Redbud Orient

Aster

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Aster

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

αστήρ

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Aster

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

aster

In Latin

Cercis

Aster

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Asterales

Family

Fabaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Cercis

Aster

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Astereae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Asteroideae

Number of Species

10180

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Aster

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Aster

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

Eastern Redbud and Aster Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Aster are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze

Care of Eastern Redbud and Aster

Care of Eastern Redbud and Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Aster pruning is done 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 Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.