Eastern Redbud

Leatherleaf Viburnum

About Eastern Redbud and Leatherleaf Viburnum

Eastern Redbud

Leatherleaf Viburnum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

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

China

Types

Cercis

Viburnum rhytidophyllum

Number of Varieties

25150

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Cold Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-95-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Narrow Upright/Fastigiate

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Red, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Lanceolate to elliptical

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Light Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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

Aphids, Beetles

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Light Frost

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, pollinators

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Farmland, Wild gardens

Beauty Benefits

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

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., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators

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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

leatherleaf plant

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Leatherleaf Viburnum

In German

OstRedbud

Runzelblättriger Schneeball

In French

Redbud Orient

Viburnum rhytidophyllum

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Viburnum rhytidophyllum

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Viburnum rhytidophyllum

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Kalina sztywnolistna

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Kalina sztywnolistna

In Latin

Cercis

leatherleaf viburnum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Dipsacales

Family

Fabaceae

Caprifoliaceae

Genus

Cercis

Viburnum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

10150

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Leatherleaf Viburnum

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Leatherleaf Viburnum

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

Eastern Redbud and Leatherleaf Viburnum Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Leatherleaf Viburnum physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Leatherleaf Viburnum are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Leatherleaf Viburnum

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