Eastern Redbud

Virginia Pine

About Eastern Redbud and Virginia Pine

Eastern Redbud

Virginia Pine

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What is

Life Span

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

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States

Types

Cercis

Pinus virginiana

Number of Varieties

253

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Hills, Hilly upland habitat, Lowland, Wet Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-95-8

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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

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Yellow green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late 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

Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter

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

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Scale

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

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

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, 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

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

Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

PINUS virginiana

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Scrub Pine

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

वर्जीनिया पाइन

In German

OstRedbud

Virginia Pine

In French

Redbud Orient

Virginia Pine

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Virginia pino

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Βιρτζίνια Pine

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Virginia Pine

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Virginia Pine

In Latin

Cercis

Virginia Pinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Pinophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Fabales

Pinales

Family

Fabaceae

Pinaceae

Genus

Cercis

Pinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

10126

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Virginia Pine

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Virginia Pine

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

Eastern Redbud and Virginia Pine Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Virginia Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Virginia Pine height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Virginia Pine are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Virginia Pine flower color:
Virginia Pine leaf color: Green and Yellow green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Virginia Pine

Care of Eastern Redbud and Virginia 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 Virginia Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.