Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Canada
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
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Deep Red, Pink, Purple
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mountain pine beetle, White pine blister rust
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hay fever, Rhinitis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Vermifuge
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used for making green dye, Used to flavour soups
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
Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS albicaulis 'Glauca'
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Whitebark Pine, White Pine, Pitch Pine
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Whitebark Pine
Eastern Redbud
In German
Whitebark Pine
OstRedbud
In French
Pin à écorce blanche
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Whitebark pino
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Whitebark Pine
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Whitebark Pine
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Whitebark Pine
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Pinus albicaulis
Cercis
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Whitebark Pine and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Whitebark Pine and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Whitebark Pine and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Whitebark Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Whitebark Pine is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Whitebark Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Whitebark Pine and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Whitebark Pine and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Whitebark Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Whitebark Pine and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Whitebark Pine flower color: Deep Red, Pink and Purple
Whitebark Pine leaf color:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Whitebark Pine and Eastern Redbud
Care of Whitebark Pine and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Whitebark Pine 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 Whitebark Pine 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.