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
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Cercis
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, 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
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
White Currant
In German
OstRedbud
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Redbud Orient
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
grosella blanca
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
white currant
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
groselha-branca
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Cercis
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and White Currant
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and White Currant Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and White Currant are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and White Currant
Care of Eastern Redbud and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and White Currant 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 White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.