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About Elaeagnus and Eastern Redbud


About Eastern Redbud and Elaeagnus


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Shrub  
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  

Types
Shrub, Ornamental Tree  
Cercis  

Number of Varieties
50  
99+
25  
99+

Habitat
River side, Riverbanks  
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods  

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9  
3-9  

AHS Heat Zone
8-1  
9-6  

Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20  

Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
240.00 cm  
99+
760.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
240.00 cm  
99+
760.00 cm  
29

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
-  
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Red  
Brown, Chocolate  

Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green, Gray  
Purple, Plum  

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver  
Yellow, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lanceolate  
Heart-shaped  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Late Spring  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs  
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Ample Water  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects  
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds  
Birds  

Allergy
-  
Mild Allergen  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Mixed Border  
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral  
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia  

Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds  
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds  

Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'  
CERCIS canadensis  

Common Name
Oleaster  
Eastern Redbud  

In Hindi
इलेगनस  
Eastern Redbud  

In German
Elaeagnus  
OstRedbud  

In French
Elaeagnus  
Redbud Orient  

In Spanish
Elaeagnus  
Eastern Redbud  

In Greek
Elaeagnus  
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά  

In Portuguese
Elaeagnus  
Redbud oriental  

In Polish
Elaeagnus  
Redbud wschodniej  

In Latin
Elaeagnus  
Cercis  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Rosales  
Fabales  

Family
Elaeagnaceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Elaeagnus  
Cercis  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Cercideae  

Subfamily
-  
Caesalpiniaceae  

Number of Species
70  
99+
10  
99+

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Properties of Elaeagnus and Eastern Redbud

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

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Season and Care of Elaeagnus and Eastern Redbud

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

Elaeagnus and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Elaeagnus and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Elaeagnus and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Care of Elaeagnus and Eastern Redbud

Care of Elaeagnus and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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