Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
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
Western United States, Canada
Types
Cercis
Pinus lambertiana
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
-
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Water three times weekly in summer
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
27-3-3 ratio, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Blister Rust
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Douglas squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Carminative, Laxative, Opthalmic, Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Adhesive, Used as a chewing gum, Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
PINUS lambertiana
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Sugar pine, Sugar cone pine
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Sugar Pine
In German
OstRedbud
Sugar Pine
In French
Redbud Orient
Sugar Pine
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Sugar Pine
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Sugar Pine
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Sugar Pine
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Sugar Pine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Sugar Pine
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Sugar Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Sugar Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Pine is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Sugar Pine Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Sugar Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Sugar Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Sugar Pine are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Sugar Pine flower color:
- Sugar Pine leaf color:
Care of Eastern Redbud and Sugar Pine
Care of Eastern Redbud and Sugar Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Sugar Pine 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 Sugar Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.