Quaking Aspen

Eastern Redbud

About Quaking Aspen and Eastern Redbud

Quaking Aspen

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North 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

Populus tremuloides

Cercis

Number of Varieties

425

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Habitat

Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-83-9

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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19

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

1,220.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Blue Green, Dark Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Blue Green

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer

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

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Insects

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

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

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Pulp

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction

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

Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

POPULUS tremuloides

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Quaking Aspen

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

Quaking Aspen

Eastern Redbud

In German

Zitterpappel

OstRedbud

In French

tremble

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Temblor Aspen

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

τρεμώδεις Aspen

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Quaking Aspen

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Quaking Aspen

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Tremens Quisque

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Fabales

Family

Salicaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Populus

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Saliceae

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

3510

1 27800

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Properties of Quaking Aspen and Eastern Redbud

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

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Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Eastern Redbud

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

Quaking Aspen and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Quaking Aspen and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Quaking Aspen flower color:
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Quaking Aspen and Eastern Redbud

Care of Quaking Aspen and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Quaking Aspen 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.