Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
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
Canary Islands
Types
Cercis
Dracaena Marginata
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Frost, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
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, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
DRACAENA draco
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
ड्रैगन ट्री
In German
OstRedbud
Drachenbaum
In French
Redbud Orient
dragonnier
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Drago
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Δράκος Tree
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Dragoeiro
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
smok Drzewo
In Latin
Cercis
draco ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Dragon Tree
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Dragon Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Dragon Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Dragon Tree Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Dragon Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Dragon Tree are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Dragon Tree flower color: White
- Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Dragon Tree
Care of Eastern Redbud and Dragon Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Dragon Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.