Eastern Redbud

Crapemyrtle

About Eastern Redbud and Crapemyrtle

Eastern Redbud

Crapemyrtle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

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

Types

Cercis

Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Number of Varieties

2550

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-96-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

10-6

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Cylindrical

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, 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 birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

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, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

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

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Hybrid Crapemyrtle

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

क्रेप मेहंदी

In German

OstRedbud

Crapemyrtle

In French

Redbud Orient

Crapemyrtle

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Crapemyrtle

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Crapemyrtle

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Crapemyrtle

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Crapemyrtle

In Latin

Cercis

Crapemyrtle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Myrtales

Family

Fabaceae

Lythraceae

Genus

Cercis

Lagerstroemia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Lagerstroemieae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Lagerstroemieae

Number of Species

1050

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Crapemyrtle

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Crapemyrtle

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

Eastern Redbud and Crapemyrtle Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Crapemyrtle are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy

Care of Eastern Redbud and Crapemyrtle

Care of Eastern Redbud and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.