Eastern Redbud

Crimson Pygmy

About Eastern Redbud and Crimson Pygmy

Eastern Redbud

Crimson Pygmy

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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

Japan

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

253

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-94-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

8-5

Sunset Zone

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

A3, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm45.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm61.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Yellow, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Crimson, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Dark Red, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Red, Dark Red, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Acuminate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs

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

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Pollution

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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, 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

Showy Purposes

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, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Japanese Burberry

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

crimson pygmy

In German

OstRedbud

crimson pygmy

In French

Redbud Orient

crimson pygmy

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

crimson pygmy

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

crimson pygmy

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

crimson pygmy

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

crimson pygmy

In Latin

Cercis

crimson pygmy

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Ranunculales

Family

Fabaceae

Berberidaceae

Genus

Cercis

Berberis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

1050

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Crimson Pygmy

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Crimson Pygmy

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

Eastern Redbud and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red

Care of Eastern Redbud and Crimson Pygmy

Care of Eastern Redbud and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.