Eastern Redbud

Bush Honeysuckle

About Eastern Redbud and Bush Honeysuckle

Eastern Redbud

Bush Honeysuckle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

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

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada

Types

Cercis

Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis

Number of Varieties

2515

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-93-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm10.16 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm10.16 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Light Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Dark Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Yellow, Red, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

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

Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

10-10-10

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

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Bark, 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

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, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

DIERVILLA lonicera

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Bush Honeysuckle Plant

In German

OstRedbud

Bush Honeysuckle Pflanze

In French

Redbud Orient

Bush Honeysuckle Plante

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Bush madreselva Planta

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Μπους Αγιόκλημα Φυτό

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Bush, Honeysuckle Plantar

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Bush Honeysuckle Roślina

In Latin

Cercis

CISSANTHEMOS Bush planta

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Dipsacales

Family

Fabaceae

Caprifoliaceae

Genus

Cercis

Diervilla

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Diervilleae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

10180

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Bush Honeysuckle

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Bush Honeysuckle

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

Eastern Redbud and Bush Honeysuckle Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Bush Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Bush Honeysuckle are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze

Care of Eastern Redbud and Bush Honeysuckle

Care of Eastern Redbud and Bush Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Bush Honeysuckle pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.