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
World/Pandemic
Types
Cercis
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, 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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
FESTUCA
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
ब्लू हुक्म
In German
OstRedbud
blau -Schwingel
In French
Redbud Orient
bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
azul festuca
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
μπλε Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
azul festuca
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
niebieski Kostrzewa
In Latin
Cercis
blue Fescue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Blue Fescue
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Blue Fescue Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Blue Fescue are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Care of Eastern Redbud and Blue Fescue
Care of Eastern Redbud and Blue Fescue 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 Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.