Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender 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
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Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
meadows, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Canker, Nematodes, Red blotch, Scale, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Nematodes, White peach scale
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Avoid during Pregnancy, Liver disease
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Good for skin and hair, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Cough, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Buds, Flowers
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 a nutritious food item, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
Syzygium aromaticum
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Clove
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
लौंग
In German
OstRedbud
Nelke
In French
Redbud Orient
Clou de girofle
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Clavo
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Σκελίδα σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
dente de alho
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Ząbek
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Syzygieae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Clove
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Clove is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Clove Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Clove season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clove is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clove is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Clove Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Clove physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Clove height is 300.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Clove are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Clove flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Clove leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Clove
Care of Eastern Redbud and Clove include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Clove pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clove needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.