Eastern Redbud

Candytuft

About Eastern Redbud and Candytuft

Eastern Redbud

Candytuft

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

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

Southern Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

25220

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-3

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm40.60 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Green

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

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Long linear and narrow

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

Fast

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

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, 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, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Requires regular watering

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

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails

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

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

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Agroforestry

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

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

Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines

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

Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

IBERIS sempervirens

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Candytuft

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Candytuft

In German

OstRedbud

Schleifenblume

In French

Redbud Orient

candytuft

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

candytuft

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

candytuft

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

ibero

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

candytuft

In Latin

Cercis

Coleus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Brassicales

Family

Fabaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Cercis

Iberis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

1050

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Candytuft

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Candytuft

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

Eastern Redbud and Candytuft Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Candytuft physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Candytuft are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Candytuft flower color: White
Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Candytuft

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