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
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Cercis
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-7
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
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Water more in summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Betuloideae
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.