Eastern Redbud

Sour Cherry

About Eastern Redbud and Sour Cherry

Eastern Redbud

Sour Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

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

Types

Cercis

Fruit

Number of Varieties

25300

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-94-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

8-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Red, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Simple lobed or unlobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Birds

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double

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

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens

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

anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice

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

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

PRUNUS cerasus

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Sour cherry

In German

OstRedbud

Sauerkirsche

In French

Redbud Orient

Prunus cerasus

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Prunus cerasus

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Sour cherry

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Ginja

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Wiśnia pospolita

In Latin

Cercis

Prunus cerasus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Rosales

Family

Fabaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Cercis

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

10270

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Sour Cherry

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Sour Cherry

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

Eastern Redbud and Sour Cherry Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Sour Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Sour Cherry are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Sour Cherry flower color: White
Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Sour Cherry

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