Eastern Redbud

Silverberry

About Eastern Redbud and Silverberry

Eastern Redbud

Silverberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

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

North America, Alaska, Canada

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

2510

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-92-6

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

6-1

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

Thicket/Colonizing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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

Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Leaf spot, Rust

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Scale Insects

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Cancer, Salve

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Fruits, 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

Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups

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

Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

ELAEAGNUS commutata

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Silverberry, Wolf-Willow

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Silverberry

In German

OstRedbud

Silverberry

In French

Redbud Orient

Silverberry

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Silverberry

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Silverberry

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Silverberry

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Silverberry

In Latin

Cercis

Silverberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Rhamnales

Family

Fabaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Cercis

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Elaeagnoideae

Number of Species

1070

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Silverberry

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Silverberry

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

Eastern Redbud and Silverberry Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Silverberry are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
Silverberry leaf color:

Care of Eastern Redbud and Silverberry

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