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
Hybrid origin
Types
Cercis
Alta fescue, Kentucky fescue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
meadows, Well Drained, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune after flowering, Prune for size control, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Brown patch, Gray leaf blight, Pythium blight, Rust, Zoysia patch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Antispasmodic
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
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
Festuca arundinacea
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Tall Fescue
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
tall fescue
In German
OstRedbud
Rohr-Schwingel
In French
Redbud Orient
Festuca arundinacea
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Festuca arundinacea
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
tall fescue
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Festuca arundinacea
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Kostrzewa trzcinowa
In Latin
Cercis
tall fescue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Tall Fescue
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Tall Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Tall Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tall Fescue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tall Fescue is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tall Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Tall Fescue Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Tall Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Tall Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Tall Fescue are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Tall Fescue flower color: Pale White
- Tall Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Tall Fescue
Care of Eastern Redbud and Tall Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Tall Fescue pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for size control and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tall Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.