Sweetbay

Eastern Redbud

About Sweetbay and Eastern Redbud

Sweetbay

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

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

Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel

Cercis

Number of Varieties

325

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Habitat

Tropical regions

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm760.00 cm

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm760.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Yellow green, Tan

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

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

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, 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

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant

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, Foundation, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Laurus nobilis

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Sweetbay

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

Laurus nobilis

Eastern Redbud

In German

Echter Lorbeer

OstRedbud

In French

Laurus nobilis

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Laurus nobilis

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Laurus nobilis

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Loureiro

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Wawrzyn szlachetny

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Laurus nobilis

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Laurales

Fabales

Family

Magnoliaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Laurus

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Epidendreae

Cercideae

Subfamily

Epidendroideae

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

310

1 27800

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Properties of Sweetbay and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Sweetbay and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Sweetbay and Eastern Redbud. Sweetbay doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Sweetbay does not have fragrant flowers. Sweetbay has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea and wheezing and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea and wheezing. 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 Sweetbay and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sweetbay and Eastern Redbud

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

Sweetbay and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Sweetbay and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetbay and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Sweetbay and Eastern Redbud

Care of Sweetbay and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay 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.