Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled 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
Western United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Cercis
Pinus albicaulis, Pinus monticola
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
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Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 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
Rust
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Bark
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 for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
PINUS flexilis
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
limber pine
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
limber pine
In German
OstRedbud
limber pine
In French
Redbud Orient
limber pine
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
limber pine
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
εύκαμπτος πεύκο
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
limver foi
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
limver poszedł
In Latin
Cercis
limver abiit
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Limber Pine
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Limber Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Limber Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Limber Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Limber Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Limber Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Limber Pine Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Limber Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Limber Pine height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Limber Pine are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Limber Pine flower color:
- Limber Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Limber Pine
Care of Eastern Redbud and Limber Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Limber Pine pruning is done 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 Limber Pine needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.