Eastern Redbud

Boxberry

About Eastern Redbud and Boxberry

Eastern Redbud

Boxberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf 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

Argentina, Chile

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

252

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Hardwood forests, pine woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-97-9

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

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs

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

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Shade areas

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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Insects

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Food for animals, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Fruits, Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

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

For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

Gaultheria procumbens

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

boxberry

In German

OstRedbud

boxberry

In French

Redbud Orient

boxberry

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

boxberry

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

boxberry

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

boxberry

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

boxberry

In Latin

Cercis

Burning

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Ericales

Family

Fabaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Cercis

Gaultheria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Gaultherieae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Vaccinioideae

Number of Species

10141

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Boxberry

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Boxberry

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

Eastern Redbud and Boxberry Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Boxberry are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Boxberry

Care of Eastern Redbud and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.