Eastern Redbud

Quaking Aspen

About Eastern Redbud and Quaking Aspen

Eastern Redbud

Quaking Aspen

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

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

Types

Cercis

Populus tremuloides

Number of Varieties

254

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-91-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

8-1

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, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Blue Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Blue Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Yellow, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

From Rhizomes

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer

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

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Insects

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Bark, Pulp

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 paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction

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

Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

POPULUS tremuloides

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Quaking Aspen

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Quaking Aspen

In German

OstRedbud

Zitterpappel

In French

Redbud Orient

tremble

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Temblor Aspen

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

τρεμώδεις Aspen

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Quaking Aspen

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Quaking Aspen

In Latin

Cercis

Tremens Quisque

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Malpighiales

Family

Fabaceae

Salicaceae

Genus

Cercis

Populus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Saliceae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

1035

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Quaking Aspen

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Quaking Aspen

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

Eastern Redbud and Quaking Aspen Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Quaking Aspen are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Quaking Aspen flower color:
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Quaking Aspen

Care of Eastern Redbud and Quaking Aspen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.