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
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Cercis
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Baobab
In German
OstRedbud
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Redbud Orient
Baobab
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Baobab
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Baobab
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
baobá
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Baobab
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Baobab
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Baobab season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Baobab Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Baobab are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Baobab
Care of Eastern Redbud and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.