Eastern Redbud

Plum

About Eastern Redbud and Plum

Eastern Redbud

Plum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

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

Types

Cercis

European plum, Gages, Japanese plum

Number of Varieties

2515

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-95-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

8-3

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm609.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm457.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Pink, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Pink

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Early Spring, Late Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, 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

Nitrogen, Phosphorous

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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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

Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin tone, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Fruits

Other Uses

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

Cosmetics

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

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Plum

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

बेर

In German

OstRedbud

Pflaume

In French

Redbud Orient

prune

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

ciruela

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Δαμάσκηνο

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

ameixa

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Śliwka

In Latin

Cercis

Plum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Rosales

Family

Fabaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Cercis

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

1040

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Plum

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Plum

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

Eastern Redbud and Plum Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Plum are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Plum flower color: Pink and White
Plum leaf color: Pink

Care of Eastern Redbud and Plum

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