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About Eastern Redbud and Sweet William


About Sweet William and Eastern Redbud


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Biennial and Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Flowering Plants  

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  
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe  

Types
Cercis  
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia  

Number of Varieties
25  
99+
1600  
11

Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9  
3-9  

AHS Heat Zone
9-6  
9 - 1  

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20  
21,22  

Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Cushion/Mound-forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
760.00 cm  
99+
45.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
760.00 cm  
29
30.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink  
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum  
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green  
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Long Linear  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  
Drought, Shade areas  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Low  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer  
Needs watering once a week  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Moderate  

In Spring
Ample Water  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer  

Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale  
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs  

Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  
Drought, Shade areas  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single, Double, Semi-Double  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Birds  
-  

Allergy
Mild Allergen  
Asthma  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia  
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling  

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds  
Whole plant  

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

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis  
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'  

Common Name
Eastern Redbud  
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William  

In Hindi
Eastern Redbud  
स्वीट विलियम  

In German
OstRedbud  
Bartn  

In French
Redbud Orient  
sweet william  

In Spanish
Eastern Redbud  
Guillermo dulce  

In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά  
είδος γαρύφαλλου  

In Portuguese
Redbud oriental  
william doce  

In Polish
Redbud wschodniej  
słodki William  

In Latin
Cercis  
amaranthus  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Fabales  
Caryophyllales  

Family
Fabaceae  
Caryophyllaceae  

Genus
Cercis  
Dianthus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots  

Tribe
Cercideae  
-  

Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae  
-  

Number of Species
10  
99+
75  

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Sweet William

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Sweet William

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

Eastern Redbud and Sweet William Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Sweet William are as follows:

Care of Eastern Redbud and Sweet William

Care of Eastern Redbud and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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