Eastern Redbud

Water Oak

About Eastern Redbud and Water Oak

Eastern Redbud

Water Oak

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

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

Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa

Types

Cercis

Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia

Number of Varieties

258

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-97-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-7

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 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Light Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Brown, Chocolate, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Light Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oblong or Lanceolate

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, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

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, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

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

fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Aphids, Moth

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Pollution, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Digestive, Skin irritation

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Bark, Fruits, 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

Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools

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, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

QUERCUS laurifolia

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Quercus

In German

OstRedbud

Quercus

In French

Redbud Orient

Quercus

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Quercus

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Quercus

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Quercus

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Quercus

In Latin

Cercis

Quercus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Fagales

Family

Fabaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Cercis

Quercus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

10450

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Water Oak

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Water Oak

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

Eastern Redbud and Water Oak Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Water Oak are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze

Care of Eastern Redbud and Water Oak

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