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
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
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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
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Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Does not require regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
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Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
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
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Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
JUNCUS effusus f.Spiral
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Curly wurly
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Corkscrew Rush
In German
OstRedbud
Corkscrew Rush
In French
Redbud Orient
Corkscrew Rush
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Corkscrew Rush
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Corkscrew Rush
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Corkscrew Rush
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Corkscrew Rush
In Latin
Cercis
Corkscrew Rush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Juncaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Corkscrew Rush
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Corkscrew Rush is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Corkscrew Rush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Corkscrew Rush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Corkscrew Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Corkscrew Rush is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Corkscrew Rush Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Corkscrew Rush physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Corkscrew Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Corkscrew Rush are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Corkscrew Rush flower color: Brown
- Corkscrew Rush leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Corkscrew Rush
Care of Eastern Redbud and Corkscrew Rush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Corkscrew Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Corkscrew Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.