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
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
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
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
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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
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
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Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
occasional watering once established
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Cercis
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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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.