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
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cercis
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Needs high amount of 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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
OstRedbud
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Redbud Orient
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Cercis
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Eastern Redbud and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.