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
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Cercis
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Twigs
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Groundcover
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
desert broom
In German
OstRedbud
Wüste Besen
In French
Redbud Orient
desert broom
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
escoba del desierto
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
desert broom
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
desert broom
In Latin
Cercis
desert broom
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Desert Broom
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Desert Broom Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Desert Broom are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Desert Broom
Care of Eastern Redbud and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.