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
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Cercis
shadbush, wild plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
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
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Juneberry
In German
OstRedbud
Felsenbirnen
In French
Redbud Orient
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Amelanchier
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Amelanchier
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Cercis
Amelanchier
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Juneberry
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Juneberry Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Juneberry are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Juneberry
Care of Eastern Redbud and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.