Elm

Eastern Redbud

About Elm and Eastern Redbud

Elm

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North America

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

Water elm

Cercis

Number of Varieties

3525

0 40000

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Habitat

Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-93-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

910.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Yellow

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblique base

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Drought, Salt

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Asthma

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antispasmodic, Astringent

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ULMUS americana

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

American Elm

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

अमेरिकी एल्म

Eastern Redbud

In German

amerikanische Ulme

OstRedbud

In French

orme d'Amérique

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

olmo americano

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

American Elm

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

olmo americano

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Amerykański wiązu

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Latin ulmo

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Fabales

Family

Ulmaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Ulmus

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

4010

1 27800

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Properties of Elm and Eastern Redbud

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

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Season and Care of Elm and Eastern Redbud

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

Elm and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Elm and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Elm flower color: Green
Elm leaf color: Light Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Elm and Eastern Redbud

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