Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Cercis
Eastern Austrian Pine, Western Austrian Pine
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
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
Tree trunks
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 firewood, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
PINUS nigra
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
European Black Pine
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Austrian Pine
In German
OstRedbud
Schwarzkiefer
In French
Redbud Orient
Pin noir d'Autriche
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
pino salgareño
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Η αυστριακή πεύκα
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Pinheiro-larício
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Sosna czarna
In Latin
Cercis
Austrian Pine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Austrian Pine
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Austrian Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Austrian Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Austrian Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Austrian Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Austrian Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Austrian Pine Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Austrian Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Austrian Pine height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Austrian Pine are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Austrian Pine flower color: Green
- Austrian Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Austrian Pine
Care of Eastern Redbud and Austrian Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Austrian Pine 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 Austrian Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.