Eastern Redbud

Bluebell

About Eastern Redbud and Bluebell

Eastern Redbud

Bluebell

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

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

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa

Types

Cercis

Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides reverchonii

Number of Varieties

2520

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Parks, wastelands, Waysides, Woodland edges

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-94-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm15.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

White, Blue, Pink, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Spring, Late 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

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, Seedlings

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

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers

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

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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

Birds, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Flowers

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for Landscaping

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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

HYACINTHOIDES hispanica

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Spanish Bluebell

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Bluebell plant

In German

OstRedbud

Endymion Pflanze

In French

Redbud Orient

plante Bluebell

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

planta Bluebell

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

φυτό Bluebell

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

planta Bluebell

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Bluebell roślin

In Latin

Cercis

Bluebell herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fabales

Liliales

Family

Fabaceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Cercis

Hyacinthoides

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Cercideae

Hyacintheae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Scilloideae

Number of Species

1011

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Bluebell

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Bluebell

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

Eastern Redbud and Bluebell Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Bluebell physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bluebell height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Bluebell are as follows:

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

Care of Eastern Redbud and Bluebell

Care of Eastern Redbud and Bluebell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Bluebell pruning is done Pinch Tips, 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 Bluebell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.