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
Hybrid origin, Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Cercis
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
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 as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
OstRedbud
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Redbud Orient
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Kleiszcze smakowite
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Bael
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bael season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bael is Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Bael Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Bael are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Eastern Redbud and Bael
Care of Eastern Redbud and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.