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
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Cercis
Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Floodplains, Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
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
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
EUONYMUS europaeus
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
European spindle
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
आम धुरी
In German
OstRedbud
gemeinsamen Spindel
In French
Redbud Orient
axe commun
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
husillo Común
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
κοινή άξονα
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
eixo comum
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
wspólna wrzeciona
In Latin
Cercis
commune fusum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Celastrales
Family
Fabaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Common Spindle
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Common Spindle is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Common Spindle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Spindle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Spindle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Spindle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Common Spindle Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Common Spindle physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Common Spindle height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Common Spindle are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Common Spindle flower color: Yellow green
- Common Spindle leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Common Spindle
Care of Eastern Redbud and Common Spindle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Common Spindle pruning is done Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Spindle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.