Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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
Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Cercis
Scilla siberica
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
gardens, Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
contact allergic dermatitis, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
SCILLA siberica
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Siberian Squill, Siberian Wood Squill
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Scilla siberica
In German
OstRedbud
Sibirischer Blaustern
In French
Redbud Orient
Scille de Sibérie
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
siberica Scilla
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Scilla siberica
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Scilla siberica
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Cebulica syberyjska
In Latin
Cercis
Scilla siberica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Siberian Squill
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Siberian Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Siberian Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Siberian Squill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Siberian Squill is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Squill is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Siberian Squill Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Siberian Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Siberian Squill height is 20.30 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Siberian Squill are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Siberian Squill flower color: Blue
- Siberian Squill leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Siberian Squill
Care of Eastern Redbud and Siberian Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Siberian Squill 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 Siberian Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.