Eastern Redbud

Bloodleaf

About Eastern Redbud and Bloodleaf

Eastern Redbud

Bloodleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender 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

Brazil

Types

Cercis

Yellow Bloodleaf, Herbst's Bloodleaf, Standley's Bloodleaf

Number of Varieties

2570

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-911-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm15.24 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm20.32 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Red, Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Red, Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Red, Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting, Tip cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Insects, Wildlife

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

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

Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

IRESINE herbstii

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Bloodleaf, Herbst's bloodleaf

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Bloodleaf Plant

In German

OstRedbud

Bloodleaf Pflanze

In French

Redbud Orient

Feuillesang Plante

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Planta Sangrienta

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Bloodleaf φυτών

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Bloodleaf Planta

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Bloodleaf roślin

In Latin

Cercis

Planta Bloodleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Caryophyllales

Family

Fabaceae

Amaranthaceae

Genus

Cercis

Iresine

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Gomphreneae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

1070

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Bloodleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Redbud and Bloodleaf? We provide you with everything About Eastern Redbud and Bloodleaf. Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns and Bloodleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Bloodleaf has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eastern Redbud and Bloodleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Bloodleaf

Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Bloodleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Bloodleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bloodleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bloodleaf is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bloodleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Eastern Redbud and Bloodleaf Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Bloodleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bloodleaf height is 15.24 cm and width 20.32 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Bloodleaf are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Bloodleaf flower color:
Bloodleaf leaf color: Red, Green and Purple

Care of Eastern Redbud and Bloodleaf

Care of Eastern Redbud and Bloodleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Bloodleaf pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bloodleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.