Eastern Redbud

Wintercreeper

About Eastern Redbud and Wintercreeper

Eastern Redbud

Wintercreeper

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

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

China

Types

Cercis

Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus

Number of Varieties

253

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-2

Sunset Zone

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

2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm110.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm655.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Orange, Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Elliptic and Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

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

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

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

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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

since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Pollution, Salt, 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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Erosion control

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

anti-cancer, Gynaecological

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Leaves

Other Uses

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

Used as Ornamental plant

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

Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

EUONYMUS fortunei

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Wintercreeper

In German

OstRedbud

Weißbunte

In French

Redbud Orient

wintercreeper

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Wintercreeper

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Wintercreeper

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

wintercreeper

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

wintercreeper

In Latin

Cercis

wintercreeper

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Celastrales

Family

Fabaceae

Celastraceae

Genus

Cercis

Euonymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Celastroideae

Number of Species

10130

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Wintercreeper

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Wintercreeper

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

Eastern Redbud and Wintercreeper Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Wintercreeper physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Wintercreeper are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Wintercreeper

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