Eastern Redbud

Russian Olive

About Eastern Redbud and Russian Olive

Eastern Redbud

Russian Olive

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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

Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China

Types

Cercis

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Number of Varieties

2530

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-92-8

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

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm370.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

White, Yellow green, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Yellow, Silver

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Pollution, Salt, 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

Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water

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

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

pruning needed for strong structure

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

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

Asthma

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

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

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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

ELAEAGNUS angustifolia

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Russian Olive

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

रूस ओलिव

In German

OstRedbud

russische Olive

In French

Redbud Orient

Olive russe

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

oliva ruso

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Ρωσική Ελιάς

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Olive russo

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

rosyjski Olive

In Latin

Cercis

Russian Olive

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Rhamnales

Family

Fabaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Cercis

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

1040

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Russian Olive

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Russian Olive

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

Eastern Redbud and Russian Olive Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Russian Olive are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver

Care of Eastern Redbud and Russian Olive

Care of Eastern Redbud and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.