Paper Birch

Eastern Redbud

About Paper Birch and Eastern Redbud

Paper Birch

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Alaska, 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

Ornamental Tree

Cercis

Number of Varieties

3025

0 40000

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Habitat

Slopes, Swamps

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-73-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Yellow, Gold

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Egg-shaped

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, 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

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

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, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Red blotch

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

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

Cold, Cough, Gout, Laxative, Rheumatism, Wounds

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Wood

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Sometimes used for making wine

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

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA papyrifera

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Paper Birch

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

Paper birch

Eastern Redbud

In German

Papierbirke

OstRedbud

In French

Le bouleau à papier

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

abedul de papel

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

σημύδα χαρτί

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

vidoeiro de papel

Redbud oriental

In Polish

brzoza papieru

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Paper betula

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Fabales

Family

Betulaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Betula

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

6010

1 27800

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Properties of Paper Birch and Eastern Redbud

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

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Season and Care of Paper Birch and Eastern Redbud

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

Paper Birch and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Paper Birch and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Paper Birch height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Paper Birch and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Paper Birch flower color: Yellow
Paper Birch leaf color: Light Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Paper Birch and Eastern Redbud

Care of Paper Birch and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paper Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Paper Birch 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.