Eastern Redbud

Brazilwood

About Eastern Redbud and Brazilwood

Eastern Redbud

Brazilwood

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

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

Mexico, Caribbean, Central America

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

251

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-10

Sunset Zone

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

H2, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm670.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Yellow, Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Dark Salmon, Sienna

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

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Bark, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences

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

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

CAESALPINIA echinata

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Brazilwood Tree

In German

OstRedbud

Brasil Baum

In French

Redbud Orient

Brazilwood Arbre

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Árbol de palo de brasil

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

brazilwood Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Árvore de pau-brasil

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

brazylijskich Drzewo

In Latin

Cercis

Brazilwood ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Cercis

Caesalpinia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Caesalpinieae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

10100

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Brazilwood

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Brazilwood

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

Eastern Redbud and Brazilwood Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Brazilwood are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Brazilwood

Care of Eastern Redbud and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.