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
Habitat
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
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
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
-
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
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
occasional watering once established
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
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
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.