Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
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
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Flower Color
Green
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
American Elm
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
Eastern Redbud
In German
amerikanische Ulme
OstRedbud
In French
orme d'Amérique
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
olmo americano
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
American Elm
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Caesalpiniaceae