Eastern Redbud

Buttonbush

About Eastern Redbud and Buttonbush

Eastern Redbud

Buttonbush

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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

South Africa

Types

Cercis

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Number of Varieties

257

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Boggy areas, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm365.76 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm182.88 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Light Yellow, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Egg-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line

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

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves

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

Wet Site

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Toxic

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

Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Laxative, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Bark, Fruits, Inner Bark, Root, 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 for woodware

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

Bog Garden, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

BERZELIA lanuginosa

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Buttonbush

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Buttonbush shrub

In German

OstRedbud

Button Strauch

In French

Redbud Orient

buttonbush arbuste

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

arbusto buttonbush

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Buttonbush θάμνος

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

arbusto Buttonbush

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Buttonbush krzew

In Latin

Cercis

Frutex Buttonbush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Rubiales

Family

Fabaceae

Bruniaceae

Genus

Cercis

Cephalanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

1012

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Buttonbush

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Buttonbush

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

Eastern Redbud and Buttonbush Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Buttonbush physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Buttonbush height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Buttonbush are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Buttonbush flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Buttonbush leaf color: Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Buttonbush

Care of Eastern Redbud and Buttonbush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Buttonbush pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buttonbush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.