Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
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
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Capnoides
In German
OstRedbud
Capnoides
In French
Redbud Orient
capnoides
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Capnoides
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Capnoides
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Capnoides
In Latin
Cercis
capnoides
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Fabaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Fumarieae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Fumarioideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Capnoides
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Capnoides Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Capnoides are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Capnoides
Care of Eastern Redbud and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.