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
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Cercis
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Dudleya
In German
OstRedbud
Dudleya
In French
Redbud Orient
Dudleya
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
dudleya
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Dudleya
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Dudleya
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Dudleya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Saxifragales
Family
Fabaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Dudleya
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dudleya season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Dudleya Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Dudleya are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Eastern Redbud and Dudleya
Care of Eastern Redbud and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.