Eastern Redbud

Coontie

About Eastern Redbud and Coontie

Eastern Redbud

Coontie

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Palm or Cycad

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

Caribbean

Types

Cercis

Wild sago

Number of Varieties

253

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Loamy soils, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-98-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-8

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Mealybugs

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

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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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

Beautification, 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 insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Whole plant

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 as Ornamental plant

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

Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

ZAMIA pumila

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Coontie

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Coontie

In German

OstRedbud

Coontie

In French

Redbud Orient

coontie

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

coontie

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Coontie

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Coontie

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Coontie

In Latin

Cercis

Coontie

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Cycadophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Cycadopsida

Order

Fabales

Cycadales

Family

Fabaceae

Zamiaceae

Genus

Cercis

Zamia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Zamieae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Zamioideae

Number of Species

1027

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Coontie

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Coontie

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

Eastern Redbud and Coontie Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Coontie physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Coontie are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Coontie flower color:
Coontie leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Coontie

Care of Eastern Redbud and Coontie include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Coontie pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coontie needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.