Eastern Redbud

Willow Oak

About Eastern Redbud and Willow Oak

Eastern Redbud

Willow 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

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Cercis

Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra

Number of Varieties

2555

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-96-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-3

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21

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 cm910.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Red, Light Green, Chartreuse

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Tan, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, 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

cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction

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

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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

Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss

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

Gout, Obesity, Snoring

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Bark, Stem

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries

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

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

QUERCUS phellos

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Willow Oak

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Overcup ओक

In German

OstRedbud

Overcup Oak

In French

Redbud Orient

Overcup Oak

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Overcup Roble

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Overcup Oak

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Overcup Oak

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Overcup Dąb

In Latin

Cercis

Oryza

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Fagales

Family

Fabaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Cercis

Quercus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Amaryllidoideae

Number of Species

10400

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Willow Oak

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Willow Oak

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

Eastern Redbud and Willow Oak Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Willow Oak are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Willow Oak

Care of Eastern Redbud and Willow 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 Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.