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
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Cercis
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
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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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
PRATIA pedunculata
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
White Star creeper
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
व्हाइट स्टार लता
In German
OstRedbud
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
In French
Redbud Orient
Blanc étoiles creeper
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Blanco enredadera estrella
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Branca Baby estrela
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
In Latin
Cercis
Stella creeper albis,
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and White Star Creeper
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and White Star Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and White Star Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and White Star Creeper Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and White Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and White Star Creeper are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
- White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and White Star Creeper
Care of Eastern Redbud and White Star Creeper 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 Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves 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 White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.