Life Span
Perennial
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
California
Types
Cercis
American Sycamore, Arizona Sycamore
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Floodplains, River side, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Cold, Cough, Dysentry, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
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, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
PLATANUS racemosa
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
California Sycamore
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
कैलिफोर्निया गूलर
In German
OstRedbud
California sycamore
In French
Redbud Orient
californie sycomore
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
california sicómoro
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Καλιφόρνια συκομουριά
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
califórnia sicômoro
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
california jawor
In Latin
Cercis
california sycomoros
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Platanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and California Sycamore
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and California Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and California Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and California Sycamore season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for California Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for California Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and California Sycamore Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and California Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas California Sycamore height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and California Sycamore are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
California Sycamore flower color: Yellow
- California Sycamore leaf color: Light Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and California Sycamore
Care of Eastern Redbud and California Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and California Sycamore pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer California Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.