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Eastern Redbud
Eastern Redbud

Ceanothus
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About Eastern Redbud and Ceanothus

What is

Life Span

Perennial
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
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Types

Cercis
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Number of Varieties

2550
0 40000
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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-95-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-6
10-7

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

760.00 cm60.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
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Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate
Hot Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

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Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Repeat Bloomer

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

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

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

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen
Asthma, breathing problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice

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
Can be made into a herbal tea

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis
CEANOTHUS x pallidus

Common Name

Eastern Redbud
Wild lilac

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud
Ceanothus

In German

OstRedbud
Ceanothus

In French

Redbud Orient
Ceanothus

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud
Ceanothus

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Ceanothus

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental
Ceanothus

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej
Ceanothus

In Latin

Cercis
Ceanothus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales
Rosales

Family

Fabaceae
Rhamnaceae

Genus

Cercis
Ceanothus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae
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Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae
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Number of Species

1070
1 27800
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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Ceanothus

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

Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Ceanothus

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

Eastern Redbud and Ceanothus Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Ceanothus physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Ceanothus are as follows:

  • Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink

  • Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

  • Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink

  • Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Ceanothus

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