Eastern Redbud

Cork Tree

About Eastern Redbud and Cork Tree

Eastern Redbud

Cork Tree

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What is

Life Span

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

China

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

252

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Hills, Lower slopes, open Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-94-8

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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

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Light Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Brown, Light Green, Lime Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full 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

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

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

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Red blotch, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Asthma

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, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Bark, Stem

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 biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences

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

Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

EUONYMUS phellomanus

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Cork Oak

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

कॉर्क ट्री

In German

OstRedbud

Cork Tree

In French

Redbud Orient

Arbre de Cork

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Árbol de corcho

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Cork Tree

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Cork Tree

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Cork Tree

In Latin

Cercis

Cork ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Anthophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Dicotyledonae

Order

Fabales

Fagales

Family

Fabaceae

Celastraceae

Genus

Cercis

Quercus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Mirini

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Mirinae

Number of Species

1050

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Cork Tree

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Cork Tree

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

Eastern Redbud and Cork Tree Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Cork Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Cork Tree height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Cork Tree are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Cork Tree flower color: Light Green
Cork Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Cork Tree

Care of Eastern Redbud and Cork Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Cork Tree pruning is done . In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cork Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.