Lilacs

Eastern Redbud

About Lilacs and Eastern Redbud

Lilacs

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Tree

Origin

Europe, Northern 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

Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac

Cercis

Number of Varieties

100025

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Habitat

Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-73-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14

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

10.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

9.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, 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

Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Double

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

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

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

Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Syringa

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Lilac

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

बकाइन

Eastern Redbud

In German

Flieder

OstRedbud

In French

lilas

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

lila

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

πασχαλιά

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

lilás

Redbud oriental

In Polish

liliowy

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

lilac

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Fabales

Family

Oleaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Syringa

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Oleeae

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

1210

1 27800

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Properties of Lilacs and Eastern Redbud

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

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Season and Care of Lilacs and Eastern Redbud

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

Lilacs and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Lilacs and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Lilacs and Eastern Redbud

Care of Lilacs and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, 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 Lilacs 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.