Eastern Redbud

Kentucky Bluegrass

About Eastern Redbud and Kentucky Bluegrass

Eastern Redbud

Kentucky Bluegrass

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Grass

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

World/Pandemic, North America, Europe

Types

Cercis

Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury

Number of Varieties

25200

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-93-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

8 - 1

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Mat-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Purplish Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Narrowly linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Summer

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

Seedlings, Sod

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Water frequently while growing

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Insects

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Erosion control

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

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 lawns and turf

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

Lawns and Turf

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

POA pratensis

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Kentucky Bluegrass

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Kentucky Bluegrass

In German

OstRedbud

Kentucky Bluegrass

In French

Redbud Orient

Kentucky Bluegrass

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Pasto azul de Kentucky

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Κεντάκυ Bluegrass

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Kentucky Bluegrass

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Wiechlina

In Latin

Cercis

Kentucky Bluegrass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fabales

Cyperales

Family

Fabaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Cercis

Poa

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cercideae

Poeae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Pooideae

Number of Species

102

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Kentucky Bluegrass

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Kentucky Bluegrass

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

Eastern Redbud and Kentucky Bluegrass Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Kentucky Bluegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Kentucky Bluegrass are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Kentucky Bluegrass flower color: Purplish Green
Kentucky Bluegrass leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Kentucky Bluegrass

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