Eastern Redbud

Flowering Dogwood

About Eastern Redbud and Flowering Dogwood

Eastern Redbud

Flowering Dogwood

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tree

1.3 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

Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States

1.4 Types

Cercis

Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

3-9

5-9

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9-6

8-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

1.9 Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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760.00 cm

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550.00 cm

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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760.00 cm

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490.00 cm

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

White, Ivory

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Purple, Black

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Burgundy

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Cold climate, Soil Compaction

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Moist, Well drained

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough

4.8 Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Mulch

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Humidity, Light Frost

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels

5.12 Allergy

Mild Allergen

allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

No Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

6.2.3 Other Uses

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

Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

Cornus florida

7.2 Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Flowering dogwood

7.2.1 In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

flowering dogwood

7.2.2 In German

OstRedbud

Wechselblättriger Hartriegel

7.2.3 In French

Redbud Orient

Cornus florida

7.2.4 In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Cornus florida

7.2.5 In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Cornus florida

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Cornus florida

7.2.7 In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Cornus florida

7.2.8 In Latin

Cercis

Cornus florida

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Fabales

Cornales

8.5 Family

Fabaceae

Cornaceae

8.6 Genus

Cercis

Cornus

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Cercideae

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8.9 Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

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8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Flowering Dogwood

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Flowering Dogwood

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

Eastern Redbud and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Flowering Dogwood

Care of Eastern Redbud and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Flowering Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.