Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Australia, South 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
Types
Hamelia patens
Cercis
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, White
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
can go long without fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Showy Tree, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Embothrium coccineum
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Chilean firetree
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
चिली आग पेड़
Eastern Redbud
In German
Chilenischer Feuerbaum
OstRedbud
In French
arbre de feu du Chili
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
árbol de fuego chilena
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Χιλής δέντρο φωτιά
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
árvore de fogo chilena
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Chilijska drzewo pożaru
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Virgil arbor
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Proteaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Chilean firebush and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Chilean firebush and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Chilean firebush and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chilean firebush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chilean firebush is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chilean firebush is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chilean firebush and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Chilean firebush and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Chilean firebush height is 400.00 cm and width 250.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Chilean firebush and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Chilean firebush flower color: Red and White
Chilean firebush leaf color: White, Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Chilean firebush and Eastern Redbud
Care of Chilean firebush and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chilean firebush 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 Chilean firebush 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.