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
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Cercis
Dwarf Burning Bush, Rudy Haag, Eastern Woo
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Red
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove 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
12.5 pounds of a 16-4-8 formula fertilizers, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Poisonous, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Bioremediation of some contaminated sites
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Antiphlogistic, Antipruritic, Astringent, Blood tonic, Cancer, Carminative, Emmenagogue, Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
EUONYMUS alatus
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Winged euonymus, Burning bush, Winged burning bush, Winged wahoo, Winged spindle-tree
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Burning Bush Plant
In German
OstRedbud
Brennender Busch Pflanze
In French
Redbud Orient
Bush brûlant des plantes
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
La quema de la planta de Bush
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Burning Bush Φυτών
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Bush ardente Planta
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Płonącego krzewu roślin
In Latin
Cercis
Planta flammae rubi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Celastrales
Family
Fabaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Euonymeae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Burning Bush
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Burning Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Burning Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Burning Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Burning Bush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Burning Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Burning Bush Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Burning Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Burning Bush height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Burning Bush are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Burning Bush flower color: Yellow green
- Burning Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Burning Bush
Care of Eastern Redbud and Burning Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Burning Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove 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 Burning Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.