Eastern Redbud

Cedar Elm

About Eastern Redbud and Cedar Elm

Eastern Redbud

Cedar Elm

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

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-Central United States, Texas, Mexico

Types

Cercis

Cedars

Number of Varieties

2545

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

River side, Woodlands

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

A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm910.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Red, Light Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Yellow, Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Elliptic, toothed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

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

Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

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

Pruning

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

Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Salt, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Stem, Tree trunks

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 firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction

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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

ULMUS crassifolia

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Cedar Elm

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

देवदार एल्म

In German

OstRedbud

Cedar Elm

In French

Redbud Orient

Cedar Elm

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Cedar Elm

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Cedar Elm

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Cedar Elm

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Cedar Elm

In Latin

Cercis

Ulmus Cedar

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Rosales

Family

Fabaceae

Ulmaceae

Genus

Cercis

Ulmus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

103

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Cedar Elm

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Cedar Elm

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

Eastern Redbud and Cedar Elm Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Cedar Elm are as follows:

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

Care of Eastern Redbud and Cedar Elm

Care of Eastern Redbud and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.