Eastern Redbud

Red Maple Tree

About Eastern Redbud and Red Maple Tree

Eastern Redbud

Red Maple Tree

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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, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

Cercis

Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford

Number of Varieties

25120

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Forests, Wide range of ecological site

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-93-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Red, Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Maple shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Wet Site, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

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

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes

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, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

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

Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant

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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

ACER rubrum

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Northern Red Maple, Red Maple

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

लाल मेपल के पेड़

In German

OstRedbud

Red Maple Tree

In French

Redbud Orient

Red Maple Tree

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Árbol de arce rojo

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Red Maple Tree

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Árvore de bordo vermelho

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Red Maple Tree

In Latin

Cercis

Rubrum Maple ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Sapindales

Family

Fabaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Cercis

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

10128

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Red Maple Tree

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Red Maple Tree

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

Eastern Redbud and Red Maple Tree Physical Information

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

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Red Maple Tree

Care of Eastern Redbud and Red Maple Tree 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 Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.