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
Eastern Asia
Types
Cercis
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Needs less 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
सरल
In German
OstRedbud
Fichten
In French
Redbud Orient
Picea
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Picea
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Spruce
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Picea
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Świerk
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Sitka Spruce
Care of Eastern Redbud and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.