Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, 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
Not Available
Types
Cercis
Yellow Monkshood, Carmichael's Monkshood, Kamchatka Aconite
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
low mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Blue, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Upright
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Average, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Citrus leaf miner, Leaf spot, Mealy bugs, Mites, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
breathing problems, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Sweating, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Gout, Heart problems, Inflammation, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Nerve pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
Aconitum variegatum
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Aconite, Monkshood, Wolf's bane, Leopard's bane, Mousebane, Women's bane, Devil's helmet, Queen of all Poisons, or Blue rocket
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
बच्छनाभ
In German
OstRedbud
Eisenhut
In French
Redbud Orient
aconit
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
acónito
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
monkshood
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Aconitum
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
tojad
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Ranunculales
Family
Fabaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Delphinieae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Aconitum
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Aconitum is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Aconitum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aconitum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aconitum is Moist while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aconitum is Not Available.
Eastern Redbud and Aconitum Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Aconitum physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Aconitum height is 130.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Aconitum are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Aconitum flower color: Blue and Violet
- Aconitum leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Aconitum
Care of Eastern Redbud and Aconitum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Aconitum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aconitum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.