Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
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
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Cercis
Habitat
-
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Nitrate based fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Cabbage looper, Cercospora leaf spot, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Thripes
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Heart problems
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Carolina Cabbage Collard Greens, Collard Greens
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
collard साग
Eastern Redbud
In German
Blattkohl
OstRedbud
In French
Chou cavalier
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Brassica oleracea viridis
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
λάχανο
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
greens kollard
Redbud oriental
In Polish
kollard zieleni
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
vireta kollard
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fabales
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Brassiceae
Cercideae
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Collard Greens and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Collard Greens and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Collard Greens and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Collard Greens season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Collard Greens is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Collard Greens is Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Collard Greens and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Collard Greens and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Collard Greens height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Collard Greens and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Collard Greens flower color: Yellow
Collard Greens leaf color:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Collard Greens and Eastern Redbud
Care of Collard Greens and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Collard Greens 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 Collard Greens 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.