Eastern Redbud

Silver Birch

About Eastern Redbud and Silver Birch

Eastern Redbud

Silver Birch

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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

Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia

Types

Cercis

Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch

Number of Varieties

2560

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-92-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

7-1

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, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Light Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Double-toothed, serrated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Wet Site, 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

Water more in summer

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

Loam

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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies, Insects, Moths

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Used in parkland

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

anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap

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 a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea

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, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

BETULA pendula

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Silver Birch

In German

OstRedbud

Weißbirke

In French

Redbud Orient

Silver Birch

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Abedul de plata

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Silver Birch

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Silver Birch

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Silver Birch

In Latin

Cercis

Argentum Birch

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Fagales

Family

Fabaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Cercis

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Betuloideae

Number of Species

1060

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Silver Birch

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Silver Birch

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

Eastern Redbud and Silver Birch Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Silver Birch are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Silver Birch

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