Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Vines
  
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, Japan
  
Types
Cercis
  
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
  
Roadsides, Thickets
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
  
Blue, Pink, Red, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
  
Light Green, Sea 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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, 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 after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
  
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen
  
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
  
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
  
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
  
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 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
  
Clematis
  
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
  
Clematis
  
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
  
क्लेमाटिस
  
In German
OstRedbud
  
Klematis
  
In French
Redbud Orient
  
Clématite
  
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
  
Clemátide
  
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
  
κληματιτής
  
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
  
Clematite
  
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
  
Clematis
  
In Latin
Cercis
  
Clematis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Ranunculales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Ranunculaceae
  
Genus
Cercis
  
Clematis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Cercideae
  
Anemoneae
  
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
  
Ranunculoideae
  
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Clematis
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Clematis is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Clematis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Clematis season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Clematis Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Clematis physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Clematis are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Clematis
Care of Eastern Redbud and Clematis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.