Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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
Aesculus parviflora
Cercis
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
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, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Eastern Redbud
In German
Buckeye Putzer
OstRedbud
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Eastern Redbud
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye 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.