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
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Types
Cercis
Primula auricula, Bear's Ear
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Yellow Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
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Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
Primula auricula
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
auricula, mountain cowslip or bear's ear
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
mountain cowslip
In German
OstRedbud
Aurikel
In French
Redbud Orient
Primula auricula
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Primula auricula
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
mountain cowslip
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
cowslip montanha
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Pierwiosnek łyszczak
In Latin
Cercis
Primula auricula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Primuloideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Mountain Cowslip
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Mountain Cowslip is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Mountain Cowslip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mountain Cowslip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mountain Cowslip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mountain Cowslip is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Mountain Cowslip Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Mountain Cowslip physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Mountain Cowslip height is 20.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Mountain Cowslip are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Mountain Cowslip flower color: Yellow and Yellow Orange
- Mountain Cowslip leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Mountain Cowslip
Care of Eastern Redbud and Mountain Cowslip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Mountain Cowslip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mountain Cowslip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.