Sourwood

Eastern Redbud

About Sourwood and Eastern Redbud

Sourwood

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern United States

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

Tree

Cercis

Number of Varieties

-25

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

9-6

Sunset Zone

2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

370.00 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

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Orange Red

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong to ablanceolate

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

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

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?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

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

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

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

Nitrate based fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Beetles

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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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

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers

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, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OXYDENDRUM arboreum

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Sourwood

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

Sourwood

Eastern Redbud

In German

Sourwood

OstRedbud

In French

Sourwood

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Sourwood

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Sourwood

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Sourwood

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Sourwood

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Sourwood

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Fabales

Family

Ericaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Oxydendrum

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Oxydendreae

Cercideae

Subfamily

Vaccinioideae

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

110

1 27800

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Properties of Sourwood and Eastern Redbud

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

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Season and Care of Sourwood and Eastern Redbud

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

Sourwood and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Sourwood and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sourwood and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

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

Care of Sourwood and Eastern Redbud

Care of Sourwood and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sourwood 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 Sourwood 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.