Eastern Redbud

Blue Spruce

About Eastern Redbud and Blue Spruce

Eastern Redbud

Blue Spruce

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What is

Life Span

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

Western United States

Types

Cercis

Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika

Number of Varieties

2535

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-92-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

8-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm1,200.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm900.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Green, Orange, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Needle like

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

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

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

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Flowers, Inner Bark, 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

Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction

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

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

PICEA pungens

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Colorado blue spruce

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Blue Spruce Tree

In German

OstRedbud

Blue Spruce Baum

In French

Redbud Orient

Blue Spruce Arbre

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Blue Spruce Árbol

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Blue Spruce Tree

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Árvore Spruce azul

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Blue Spruce Drzewo

In Latin

Cercis

Blue abiegnis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Coniferophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Fabales

Pinales

Family

Fabaceae

Pinaceae

Genus

Cercis

Picea

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Piceoideae

Number of Species

1035

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Blue Spruce

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Blue Spruce

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

Eastern Redbud and Blue Spruce Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Blue Spruce are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue

Care of Eastern Redbud and Blue Spruce

Care of Eastern Redbud and Blue Spruce 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 Spruce pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.