Strawberry Bush

Eastern Redbud

About Strawberry Bush and Eastern Redbud

Strawberry Bush

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central 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

Euonymus americanus, Euonymus atropurpureus

Cercis

Number of Varieties

225

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Habitat

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-83-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

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

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Magenta, Orange, Red

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Burgundy

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

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, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

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

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

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

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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

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Root, Seeds

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood

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

Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUONYMUS americanus

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

Strawberry Bush

Eastern Redbud

In German

Strawberry Bush

OstRedbud

In French

Strawberry Bush

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Fresa Bush

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

φράουλα Μπους

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Morango de Bush

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Strawberry Bush

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Classic Bush

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Celastrales

Fabales

Family

Celastraceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Euonymus

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Celastroideae

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

1210

1 27800

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Properties of Strawberry Bush and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Bush and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Bush and Eastern Redbud. Strawberry Bush doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Strawberry Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Strawberry Bush has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and poisonous if ingested and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and poisonous if ingested. 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 Strawberry Bush and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Strawberry Bush and Eastern Redbud

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

Strawberry Bush and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Strawberry Bush and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Bush and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Strawberry Bush and Eastern Redbud

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