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
North America, Alaska, Canada
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-6
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
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 Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
-
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds
Scale Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Elaeagnoideae
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.