Eastern Redbud

Paper Birch

About Eastern Redbud and Paper Birch

Eastern Redbud

Paper Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

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

North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Alaska, Canada

Types

Cercis

Ornamental Tree

Number of Varieties

2530

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Slopes, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-92-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

7-1

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm1,520.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Light Yellow, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Egg-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

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

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

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

Cold, Cough, Gout, Laxative, Rheumatism, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Animal Feed, Sometimes used for making wine

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, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

BETULA papyrifera

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Paper Birch

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Paper birch

In German

OstRedbud

Papierbirke

In French

Redbud Orient

Le bouleau à papier

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

abedul de papel

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

σημύδα χαρτί

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

vidoeiro de papel

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

brzoza papieru

In Latin

Cercis

Paper betula

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Fagales

Family

Fabaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Cercis

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

1060

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Paper Birch

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Paper Birch

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

Eastern Redbud and Paper Birch Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Paper Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Paper Birch height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Paper Birch are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Paper Birch flower color: Yellow
Paper Birch leaf color: Light Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Paper Birch

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