Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern 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
Deciduous, Evergreen
Cercis
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Dry
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?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
-
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
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
Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Acacia
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Acacia
Eastern Redbud
In German
Acacia
OstRedbud
In French
Acacia
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Acacia
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Acacia
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Acacia
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Acacia
Redbud wschodniej
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Acacia and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Acacia and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Eastern Redbud season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Acacia and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Acacia and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Acacia and Eastern Redbud
Care of Acacia and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.