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
Types
Cercis
Bolander's beach pine, Bolander pine, Shore pine
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
-
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Alternate Days
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 for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Blight, Mealybugs, Rust, Sawfly Larvae, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Joint pain, Muscle Pain, Pain killer, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
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 as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in construction
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 contorta var latifolia
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Lodgepole Pine, shore pine, twisted pine, contorta pine
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Lodgepole pine
In German
OstRedbud
Drehkiefer
In French
Redbud Orient
Le pin tordu
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
pino Lodgepole
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
lodgepole πεύκων
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Lodgepole pine
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
lodgepole sosna
In Latin
Cercis
contorta pinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Lodgepole Pine
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Lodgepole Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Lodgepole Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lodgepole Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lodgepole Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lodgepole Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Lodgepole Pine Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Lodgepole Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Lodgepole Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Lodgepole Pine are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Lodgepole Pine flower color:
- Lodgepole Pine leaf color:
Care of Eastern Redbud and Lodgepole Pine
Care of Eastern Redbud and Lodgepole 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 Lodgepole Pine pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lodgepole Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.