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About Eastern Redbud and Red Currant


About Red Currant and Eastern Redbud


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
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  
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia  

Types
Cercis  
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer  

Number of Varieties
25  
99+
3  

Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods  
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side  

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9  
3-8  

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  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
760.00 cm  
99+
120.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
760.00 cm  
29
120.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink  
Green  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate  
White, Red, Pink, Ivory  

Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green  
Yellow, Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Maple shaped  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Summer  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial 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 Spring, Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Divison, Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Low  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer  
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Ample Water  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

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 Sun, Partial shade  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches  
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth  

Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers  
Citrus, Fertilize every year  

Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale  
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
-  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds  
Birds  

Allergy
Mild Allergen  
Asthma  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree  
-  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia  
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C  

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds  
Fruits, Whole plant  

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

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis  
RIBES rubrum  

Common Name
Eastern Redbud  
Red Currant  

In Hindi
Eastern Redbud  
Red Currant  

In German
OstRedbud  
Rote Johannisbeere  

In French
Redbud Orient  
Groseille  

In Spanish
Eastern Redbud  
Grosella  

In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά  
Κόκκινη σταφίδα  

In Portuguese
Redbud oriental  
Groselha  

In Polish
Redbud wschodniej  
Porzeczkowy  

In Latin
Cercis  
red RIBES  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Fabales  
Rosales  

Family
Fabaceae  
Grossulariaceae  

Genus
Cercis  
Ribes  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots  

Tribe
Cercideae  
-  

Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae  
-  

Number of Species
10  
99+
150  
99+

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Red Currant

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Red Currant

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

Eastern Redbud and Red Currant Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Red Currant are as follows:

Care of Eastern Redbud and Red Currant

Care of Eastern Redbud and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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