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, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cercis
Quercus lyrata
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
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 in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Overcup ओक
In German
OstRedbud
Overcup Oak
In French
Redbud Orient
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Overcup Dąb
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Overcup Oak
Care of Eastern Redbud and Overcup Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.