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Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

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
North America

Types

Cercis
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm

Number of Varieties

25175
0 40000
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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-93-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-6
9-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm3,900.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

760.00 cm3,700.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate
Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum
Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green
Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

-
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Pollution

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen
Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

-
Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Fibre, Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'

Common Name

Eastern Redbud
American Elm, Augustine Elm

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud
American Elm Tree

In German

OstRedbud
Amerikanische Ulme

In French

Redbud Orient
Américaine Elm Tree

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud
Olmo Americano Árbol

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
American Elm Tree

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental
Árvore de olmo americano

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej
Amerykańska Elm Tree

In Latin

Cercis
Latin ulmo

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales
Urticales

Family

Fabaceae
Ulmaceae

Genus

Cercis
Ulmus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae
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Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae
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Number of Species

106
1 27800
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Difference Between Eastern Redbud and American Elm

If you are confused whether Eastern Redbud or American Elm are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Eastern Redbud and American Elm Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Eastern Redbud are fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen and slow-release fertilizers, whereas for American Elm fertilizers required are Complete balanced fertilizer and fertilize in spring. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Eastern Redbud and American Elm if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Eastern Redbud and American Elm

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Eastern Redbud and American Elm. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Eastern Redbud and American Elm as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Eastern Redbud is Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever and Leukemia whereas of American Elm is Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic and Salve. Eastern Redbud has beauty benefits as follows: while American Elm has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Eastern Redbud vs American Elm

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Eastern Redbud vs American Elm and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Eastern Redbud are Mild Allergen whereas of American Elm have Pollen respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Eastern Redbud has no showy fruits and American Elm has no showy fruits. Also Eastern Redbud is not flowering and American Elm is flowering. You can compare Eastern Redbud and American Elm facts and facts of other plants too.