Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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 Africa, South Africa
Types
Cercis
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-10
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
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
-
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
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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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Chincherinchee
In German
OstRedbud
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Redbud Orient
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Cercis
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Cercis
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cercideae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Chincherinchee
Care of Eastern Redbud and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.