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
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Cercis
Radermachera sinica
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, 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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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
China Doll
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
OstRedbud
Zimmeresche
In French
Redbud Orient
china doll
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
china doll
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
china árvore boneca
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
Cercis
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Cercis
Radermachera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and China Doll
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and China Doll season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and China Doll Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and China Doll are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and China Doll
Care of Eastern Redbud and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.