Life Span
Perennial
Annual and 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
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Cercis
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
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
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Edible syrup, Used As Food, 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
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
AMMI majus
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
बिशप निराना
In German
OstRedbud
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Redbud Orient
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
biznaga
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Cercis
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Cercis
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Bishop's Weed
Care of Eastern Redbud and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.