Eastern Redbud

Himalayan Birch

About Eastern Redbud and Himalayan Birch

Eastern Redbud

Himalayan Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

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

India, Nepal, China

Types

Cercis

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

252

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-95-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

7-5

Sunset Zone

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

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Tan, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Cordiform

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

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

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

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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

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

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

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

BETULA utilis

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Himalayan Birch

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

हिमालय सन्टी

In German

OstRedbud

Himalaya-Birke

In French

Redbud Orient

bouleau de l'Himalaya

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

abedul del Himalaya

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Himalayan σημύδας

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

bétula Himalaia

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Himalayan brzoza

In Latin

Cercis

Birch Himalayan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Fagales

Family

Fabaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Cercis

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

1030

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Himalayan Birch

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Himalayan Birch

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

Eastern Redbud and Himalayan Birch Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Himalayan Birch are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Himalayan Birch

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