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
Hybrid origin
Types
Cercis
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Light brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
पंख ईख घास
In German
OstRedbud
Feather Reed Grass
In French
Redbud Orient
Feather Reed Herbe
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Pluma Reed Hierba
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Pena Reed grama
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Pióro Reed trawy
In Latin
Cercis
Pluma Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Cercis
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Feather Reed Grass
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Feather Reed Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Feather Reed Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Feather Reed Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
- Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Feather Reed Grass
Care of Eastern Redbud and Feather Reed Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Feather Reed Grass 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 Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.