Eastern Redbud

Shingle Oak

About Eastern Redbud and Shingle Oak

Eastern Redbud

Shingle Oak

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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

United States, Central United States

Types

Cercis

Deciduous Tree

Number of Varieties

25334

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-95-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

8-4

Sunset Zone

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

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm1,830.00 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

Yellow green, Chartreuse

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Yellow, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

oblong or obovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather

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

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Phosphorous

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Anthracnose, Sunken patches

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

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

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Severe allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

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

Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture

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, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

QUERCUS imbricaria

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Shingle Oak

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Shingle Oak

In German

OstRedbud

Kies Eiche

In French

Redbud Orient

Shingle Oak

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

teja de madera de roble

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

βότσαλα Oak

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Shingle Oak

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

gont Oak

In Latin

Cercis

Quercus imbricaria

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Fagales

Family

Fabaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Cercis

Quercus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Fagoideae

Number of Species

108

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Shingle Oak

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Shingle Oak

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

Eastern Redbud and Shingle Oak Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Shingle Oak are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Shingle Oak

Care of Eastern Redbud and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.