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
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Cercis
Quercus alba, Quercus garryana
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
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
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
QUERCUS alba
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
White Oak
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
सफेद ओक
In German
OstRedbud
weiße Eiche
In French
Redbud Orient
chêne blanc
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
roble blanco
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
White Oak
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Carvalho branco
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
biały dąb
In Latin
Cercis
Quercus alba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and White Oak
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and White Oak Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and White Oak are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of Eastern Redbud and White Oak
Care of Eastern Redbud and White 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 White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.