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
Types
Cercis
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, 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
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
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Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
silky cornel
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Kinnikinnick
In German
OstRedbud
Kinnikinnick
In French
Redbud Orient
Kinnikinnick
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Kinnikinnick
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Kinnikinnick
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Kinnikinnick
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Kinnikinnick
In Latin
Cercis
Kinnikinnick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Kinnikinnick
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Kinnikinnick is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Kinnikinnick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kinnikinnick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Kinnikinnick Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Kinnikinnick physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Kinnikinnick are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
- Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Kinnikinnick
Care of Eastern Redbud and Kinnikinnick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.