Silver Bells

Eastern Redbud

About Silver Bells and Eastern Redbud

Silver Bells

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tree

Origin

Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western 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

Mountain silverbell , Rosea

Cercis

Number of Varieties

325

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Habitat

Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

9-6

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

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm760.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acuminate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

occasional watering once established

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, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune grass to maintain level, 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

Pests and diseases free

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought and Salt

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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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

Bees, Flying insects

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens

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, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes

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

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ORNITHOGALUM nutans

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

Silver bells

Eastern Redbud

In German

Silver bells

OstRedbud

In French

Silver bells

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Silver bells

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Silver bells

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Silver bells

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Silver bells

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Silver bells

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ebenales

Fabales

Family

Asparagaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Halesia

Cercis

Clade

Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

410

1 27800

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Properties of Silver Bells and Eastern Redbud

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

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Season and Care of Silver Bells and Eastern Redbud

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

Silver Bells and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Silver Bells and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Bells and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Silver Bells flower color: White
Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Silver Bells and Eastern Redbud

Care of Silver Bells and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells 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.