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
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Cercis
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Brown, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
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
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Chrysanths
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Chrysanthemums
In German
OstRedbud
Chrysanthemen
In French
Redbud Orient
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Crisantemos
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Crisântemos
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Cercis
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cercis
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Cercideae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Eastern Redbud and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Chrysanthemum
Care of Eastern Redbud and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.