Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
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
Not Available
Cercis
Habitat
moist forests, Slopes
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacterial leaf scorch, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cold, Cough, Emetic, gonorrhoea, Kidney problems, Pectoral, Swelling, Vomiting
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as preservative
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER pensylvanicum
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Moosewood, striped maple, moose maple
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
धारीदार मेपल
Eastern Redbud
In German
gestreifte Ahorn
OstRedbud
In French
érable rayé
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
arce rayado
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
ριγέ σφενδάμου
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
plátano listrada
Redbud oriental
In Polish
paski klonu
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
alba acernis
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpiniaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Moosewood Tree and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Moosewood Tree and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Moosewood Tree and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moosewood Tree season is Not Available and Eastern Redbud season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moosewood Tree is Loam and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moosewood Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Moosewood Tree and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Moosewood Tree and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Moosewood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Moosewood Tree and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Moosewood Tree flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Moosewood Tree leaf color: Light Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Moosewood Tree and Eastern Redbud
Care of Moosewood Tree and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moosewood Tree 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 Moosewood Tree 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.