Eastern Redbud

Blue Berry

About Eastern Redbud and Blue Berry

Eastern Redbud

Blue Berry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

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

Caribbean, Central America, South America

Types

Cercis

Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry

Number of Varieties

2520

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-9

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, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm243.84 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm60.96 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

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, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs

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

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss

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

Astringent, Pectoral

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Fruits

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 making tea

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

Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

SYMPLOCOS martinicensis

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Blue Berry Tree

In German

OstRedbud

Blue Berry Baum

In French

Redbud Orient

Bleu Berry Tree

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Árbol de la baya azul

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Μπλε δέντρο μούρων

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Árvore Berry Azul

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Niebieski Berry Drzewo

In Latin

Cercis

Berry lignum blue

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Ebenales

Family

Fabaceae

Symplocaceae

Genus

Cercis

Symplocos

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

10300

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Blue Berry

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Blue Berry

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

Eastern Redbud and Blue Berry Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Blue Berry physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Blue Berry are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Blue Berry flower color: White
Blue Berry leaf color: Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Blue Berry

Care of Eastern Redbud and Blue Berry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Berry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.