Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
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
Asia, Australia, Europe, North Africa
Types
Cercis
Chinese Privet, Amur Privet, Regal Border Privet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Late Autumn, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Autumn
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Never Over-water
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Clearwing Moth, Eriophyid mite, Mites, Scale, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
chest congestion, Chronic fatigue, Cold, constipation, Fever, Headache, Heart problems, Immunity, Insomnia, Liver problems, Swelling, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
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 in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Landscape
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
Ligustrum vulgare
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Privet
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Privet
In German
OstRedbud
Liguster
In French
Redbud Orient
Troène
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Ligustrum
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
αγριομύρτια
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Ligustrum
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
ligustr
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Privet
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Privet is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Privet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Privet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Privet is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Privet is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Privet Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Privet physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Privet height is 350.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Privet are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Privet flower color: White
- Privet leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Privet
Care of Eastern Redbud and Privet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Privet pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, 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 Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.