Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
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
Ulmus pumila
Cercis
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
-
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a 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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
20-5-10 fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibilious, Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Poultice
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Inner bark can be dried and made into noodles, Sauces, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as a potherb, Wood used for boat making
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
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS pumila
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Siberian Elm
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Siberian Elm
Eastern Redbud
In German
Siberian Elm
OstRedbud
In French
Siberian Elm
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Siberiano Elm
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Σιβηρίας Elm
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Siberian Elm
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Siberian Elm
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Siberian Elm
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Siberian Elm and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Siberian Elm and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Elm and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Elm season is Summer and Eastern Redbud season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Elm and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Siberian Elm and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Elm height is - and width - whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Elm and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Siberian Elm flower color:
Siberian Elm leaf color: Dark Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Siberian Elm and Eastern Redbud
Care of Siberian Elm and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Elm pruning is done Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Siberian Elm 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.