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
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Cercis
Castanea pumila
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Hillside, Ridges
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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 Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early 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
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season, Water once every two or three weeks
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
Clay, Loam
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
Prune in early spring, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Headache, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, 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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used in biomass, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
CASTANEA pumila
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Chinquapin
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
बौना शाहबलूत
In German
OstRedbud
Zwergkastanien
In French
Redbud Orient
châtaignier nain
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
el castaño enano
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
νάνος καστανιάς
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
νάνος καστανιάς
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
krasnolud kasztan
In Latin
Cercis
P. castaneis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Cassidinae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Chinquapin
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Chinquapin is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Chinquapin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinquapin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinquapin is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinquapin is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Chinquapin Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Chinquapin physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Chinquapin height is 610.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Chinquapin are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Chinquapin flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinquapin leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Chinquapin
Care of Eastern Redbud and Chinquapin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Chinquapin pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Chinquapin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.