Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
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
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Cercis
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
European crab apple
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
european crab apple
In German
OstRedbud
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Redbud Orient
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Cercis
european crab apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and European Crab Apple
Care of Eastern Redbud and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.