Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Cercis
Deciduous, Evergreen
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Ample Water
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Acacia
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Acacia
In German
OstRedbud
Acacia
In French
Redbud Orient
Acacia
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Acacia
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Acacia
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Acacia
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Acacia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Mimosoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Acacia
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Acacia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Acacia Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Acacia are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Acacia
Care of Eastern Redbud and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Acacia pruning is done . In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.