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
Southern Europe
Types
Cercis
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Adelgids, Aphids, Conifer red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Paper pulp, Planted in shelterbeds, Used in making tea, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
PICEA omorika
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Serbian Spruce
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Serbian Spruce
In German
OstRedbud
serbische Fichte
In French
Redbud Orient
serbe Spruce
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
serbio Spruce
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
σερβική έλατο
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
sérvio Spruce
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Świerk serbski
In Latin
Cercis
Sinensi Spruce
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Serbian Spruce
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Serbian Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Serbian Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Serbian Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Serbian Spruce is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Serbian Spruce is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Serbian Spruce Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Serbian Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Serbian Spruce height is 1,680.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Serbian Spruce are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Serbian Spruce flower color: Not Available
- Serbian Spruce leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Serbian Spruce
Care of Eastern Redbud and Serbian Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Serbian Spruce pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Serbian Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.