Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Japan
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
V. vitis-idaea var. vitis-idaea, V. vitis-idaea var. minus Lodd
Cercis
Habitat
Mountain tops, Rocky areas
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Round
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, when new, water every week
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 pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
-
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
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
Alpine, Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
VACCINIUM vitis-idaea
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Lingonberry
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Lingonberry
Eastern Redbud
In German
Preiselbeere
OstRedbud
In French
Airelle
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Lingonberry
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Lingonberry
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Lingonberry
Redbud oriental
In Polish
borówki brusznicy
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Lingonberry
Cercis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Lingonberry and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Lingonberry and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Lingonberry and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lingonberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lingonberry is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lingonberry is Acidic and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lingonberry and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Lingonberry and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Lingonberry height is 10.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lingonberry and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Lingonberry flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Lingonberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Lingonberry and Eastern Redbud
Care of Lingonberry and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lingonberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Lingonberry 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.