Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
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
Asia, North America
Types
Cercis
Lonicera caerulea altaica, Lonicera caerulea cauriana, Lonicera caerulea kamschatica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune for shortening long shoots, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, 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
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
Lonicera caerulea
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
honeyberry, blue-berried honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Honeyberry
In German
OstRedbud
Honeyberry
In French
Redbud Orient
baie au miel
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Honeyberry
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Honeyberry
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Honeyberry
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Honeyberry
In Latin
Cercis
Honeyberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Honeyberry
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Honeyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Honeyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Honeyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Honeyberry is Well drained while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Honeyberry is Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Honeyberry Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Honeyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Honeyberry height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Honeyberry are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Honeyberry flower color: Yellow
- Honeyberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Honeyberry
Care of Eastern Redbud and Honeyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Honeyberry pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Honeyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.