Eastern Redbud

Softstem Bulrush

About Eastern Redbud and Softstem Bulrush

Eastern Redbud

Softstem Bulrush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Sedge or Rush

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

Types

Cercis

Grass

Number of Varieties

255

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm270.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

occasional watering once established

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

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full 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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

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

Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem

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 Food

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

Bog Garden, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Softstem Bulrush

In German

OstRedbud

Softstem Bulrush

In French

Redbud Orient

Softstem Bulrush

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Softstem Bulrush

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Softstem Bulrush

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Softstem Bulrush

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Softstem Bulrush

In Latin

Cercis

Softstem Bulrush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fabales

Poales

Family

Fabaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Cercis

Schoenoplectus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

1035

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Softstem Bulrush

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Softstem Bulrush

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

Eastern Redbud and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive

Care of Eastern Redbud and Softstem Bulrush

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