Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
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
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
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
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
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
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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
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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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:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
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.