Eastern Redbud

Chinese Chestnut

About Eastern Redbud and Chinese Chestnut

Eastern Redbud

Chinese Chestnut

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

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

China, Korea

Types

Cercis

Castanea mollissima

Number of Varieties

2520

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

disturbed sites, Forest edges

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-94-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

White, Light Yellow, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Light Green, Chartreuse

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Yellow, Gold, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

Adequately

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

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 fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Nitrogen, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Beetles, Leafhoppers

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Low calories, Nutrients

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Fruits, 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

Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass

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

Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

CASTANEA mollissima

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Chinese Chestnut

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

चीनी अखरोट

In German

OstRedbud

chinesische Kastanie

In French

Redbud Orient

châtaignier chinois

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Castaño chino

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Κινέζικο κάστανο

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

castanha chinesa

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Kasztan chiński

In Latin

Cercis

Chinese Chestnut

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Fagales

Family

Fabaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Cercis

Castanea

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Gloxinieae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Cassidinae

Number of Species

1015

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Chinese Chestnut

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Chinese Chestnut

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

Eastern Redbud and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Chinese Chestnut

Care of Eastern Redbud and Chinese Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, 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 Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.