Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
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
shadbush, wild plum
Cercis
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Juneberry
Eastern Redbud
In German
Felsenbirnen
OstRedbud
In French
Amélanchier
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Juneberry
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Amelanchier
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Juneberry and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Juneberry and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juneberry and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Juneberry and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Juneberry and Eastern Redbud
Care of Juneberry and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.