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 Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Cercis
Elaeagnus umbellata
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Light Yellow, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Gold, Tan, Silver
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Informal Hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Astringent, Cancer, Cardiac, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, 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
Jam, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
ELAEAGNUS umbellata
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Autumn olive, Autumn elaeagnus, Spreading oleaster
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Autumn Olive
In German
OstRedbud
Herbst Olive
In French
Redbud Orient
Automne Olive
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Otoño de oliva
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
φθινόπωρο Ελιά
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Outono Olive
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Jesień Olive
In Latin
Cercis
Autumnus Olive
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Autumn Olive
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Autumn Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Autumn Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Olive season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Autumn Olive Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Autumn Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Autumn Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Autumn Olive are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Autumn Olive flower color: Light Yellow and Silver
- Autumn Olive leaf color: Green, Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Eastern Redbud and Autumn Olive
Care of Eastern Redbud and Autumn Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Autumn Olive 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 Autumn Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.