Eastern Redbud

Blue Hibiscus

About Eastern Redbud and Blue Hibiscus

Eastern Redbud

Blue Hibiscus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

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

Australia

Types

Cercis

Alyogyne huegelii

Number of Varieties

255

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-99-11

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, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm120.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Blue, Purple, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Red blotch, Rust aphids

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Flowers, 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

Decoration 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

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Blue Hibiscus

In German

OstRedbud

Blauer Hibiskus Baum

In French

Redbud Orient

Bleu Hibiscus Arbre

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Azul árbol del hibisco

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Μπλε Hibiscus Tree

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Árvore azul do hibiscus

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo

In Latin

Cercis

Hibiscus lignum blue

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Malvales

Family

Fabaceae

Malvaceae

Genus

Cercis

Alyogyne

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Hibisceae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Malvoideae

Number of Species

10200

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Blue Hibiscus

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Redbud and Blue Hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Eastern Redbud and Blue Hibiscus. Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns and Blue Hibiscus doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Blue Hibiscus

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

Eastern Redbud and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Blue Hibiscus

Care of Eastern Redbud and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.