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
Western Europe
Types
Cercis
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Medium
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Wood
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 a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Bosc Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Bosc Pear Tree
In German
OstRedbud
Bosc Pear Tree
In French
Redbud Orient
Bosc Pear Tree
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Bosc Pear Tree
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Bosc Pear Tree
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Bosc Pear Tree
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Bosc Pear Tree
In Latin
Cercis
Orbis Bosc ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Bosc Pear
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Bosc Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Bosc Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bosc Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bosc Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Bosc Pear Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Bosc Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Bosc Pear are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Bosc Pear flower color:
- Bosc Pear leaf color:
Care of Eastern Redbud and Bosc Pear
Care of Eastern Redbud and Bosc Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Bosc Pear pruning is done 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 Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.