Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
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
Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Cercis
Corn Rose, Field Poppy
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Fields, Forest edges, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Red, Ivory, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Small, flat and dissected
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loose, 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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
anti-cancer, Bronchitis, Cough, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
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 Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
PAPAVER rhoeas 'American Legion'
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
American Legion Field Poppy, Corn Poppy, Field Poppy
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
मकई पोस्ता
In German
OstRedbud
Klatschmohn
In French
Redbud Orient
Coquelicot
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
amapola de maíz
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
καλαμπόκι παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Corn Poppy
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Corn Poppy
In Latin
Cercis
corn Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Ranunculales
Family
Fabaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Papavereae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Corn Poppy
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Corn Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Corn Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Corn Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Corn Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Corn Poppy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Corn Poppy Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Corn Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Corn Poppy height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Corn Poppy are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Corn Poppy flower color: Red, Ivory and Black
- Corn Poppy leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Corn Poppy
Care of Eastern Redbud and Corn Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Corn Poppy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.