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About Candelabra Primrose and Eastern Redbud


About Eastern Redbud and Candelabra Primrose


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Perennial  
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  

Types
-  
Cercis  

Number of Varieties
-  
25  
99+

Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden  
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods  

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8  
3-9  

AHS Heat Zone
8-1  
9-6  

Sunset Zone
-  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20  

Habit
Rosette/Stemless  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.00 cm  
760.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
15.00 cm  
760.00 cm  
29

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange  
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Brown, Chocolate  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Purple, Plum  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Yellow, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic  
Heart-shaped  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam  
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 leaves  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Leaf spot  
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
Insignificant  
No  

Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Insects  
Birds  

Allergy
-  
Mild Allergen  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves  
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds  

Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
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
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Primula beesiana  
CERCIS canadensis  

Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose  
Eastern Redbud  

In Hindi
candelabra primrose  
Eastern Redbud  

In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel  
OstRedbud  

In French
candélabre primevère  
Redbud Orient  

In Spanish
Primula beesiana  
Eastern Redbud  

In Greek
μανουάλια primrose  
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά  

In Portuguese
prímula candelabros  
Redbud oriental  

In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka  
Redbud wschodniej  

In Latin
candelabra Primrose  
Cercis  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Myrtales  
Fabales  

Family
Onagraceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Oenothera  
Cercis  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Onagreae  
Cercideae  

Subfamily
Onagroideae  
Caesalpiniaceae  

Number of Species
145  
99+
10  
99+

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Properties of Candelabra Primrose and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Candelabra Primrose and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Candelabra Primrose and Eastern Redbud. Candelabra Primrose doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabra Primrose does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabra Primrose has allergic reactions like and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Candelabra Primrose and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Eastern Redbud

Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Candelabra Primrose and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Candelabra Primrose and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Care of Candelabra Primrose and Eastern Redbud

Care of Candelabra Primrose and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose 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.

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