Eastern Redbud

Cornflower

About Eastern Redbud and Cornflower

Eastern Redbud

Cornflower

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

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, China, Korea

Types

Cercis

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

25100

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-92-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

7 - 1

Sunset Zone

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

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo, Dark Blue

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Brown, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Sea Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Sea Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Sea Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, 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

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Loamy

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full 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

Compost

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Mushroom root rot

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Container, Herb

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

CENTAUREA cyanus

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Batchelor's Buttons, Cornflower

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Hydrangea

In German

OstRedbud

Hortensie

In French

Redbud Orient

Hortensia

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Hortensia

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

υδραγεία

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Hortênsia

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Hortensja

In Latin

Cercis

Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Anthophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Asterales

Family

Fabaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Cercis

Centaurea

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Cynareae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Carduoideae

Number of Species

10250

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Cornflower

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Cornflower

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

Eastern Redbud and Cornflower Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Cornflower physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Cornflower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Cornflower are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Cornflower flower color: Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo and Dark Blue
Cornflower leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Cornflower

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