Eastern Redbud

Borage

About Eastern Redbud and Borage

Eastern Redbud

Borage

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Herbs

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

Europe

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

2515

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Pastures, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

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

A2, 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

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm45.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Blue

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Indeterminate

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

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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 regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Japanese Beetles

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees

Allergy

Mild Allergen

belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea

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

Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Flowers, Leaves, 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 for its medicinal properties

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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

BORAGO officinalis

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Borage, starflower

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Borage

In German

OstRedbud

Borretsch

In French

Redbud Orient

Bourrache

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

borraja

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Borage

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Borragem

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Ogórecznik

In Latin

Cercis

borage

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Lamiales

Family

Fabaceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Cercis

Borago

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

10150

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Borage

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Borage

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

Eastern Redbud and Borage Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Borage are as follows:

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

Care of Eastern Redbud and Borage

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