Eastern Redbud

Butterfly Flower

About Eastern Redbud and Butterfly Flower

Eastern Redbud

Butterfly Flower

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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

Mexico

Types

Cercis

Pink cestrum, Red cestrum, Purple cestrum

Number of Varieties

25175

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

gardens, High elevation, Roadsides

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-99-15

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

H1, H2, 13, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Magenta, Crimson, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs

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, 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

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

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

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

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Flowers, Fruits, 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

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

Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

CESTRUM elegans

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Crimson cestrum, Elegant poison-berry, Purple cestrum, Red cestrum

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Butterfly Flower plant

In German

OstRedbud

Schmetterlings-Blumen- Anlage

In French

Redbud Orient

usine de fleur de papillon

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

planta de la flor de mariposa

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

φυτό Πεταλούδα λουλούδι

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

planta de flor de borboleta

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Motyl Kwiat roślin

In Latin

Cercis

Flos plantae Gloria

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Solanales

Family

Fabaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Cercis

Cestrum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Cestreae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Browallioideae

Number of Species

10250

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Butterfly Flower

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Butterfly Flower

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

Eastern Redbud and Butterfly Flower Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Butterfly Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Butterfly Flower height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Butterfly Flower are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Butterfly Flower flower color: Magenta, Crimson and Violet
Butterfly Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Butterfly Flower

Care of Eastern Redbud and Butterfly Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Butterfly Flower pruning is done 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 Butterfly Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.