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
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Cercis
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Ample Water
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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 in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
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
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Nutrients
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
बौना कैटेल
In German
OstRedbud
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Redbud Orient
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Cercis
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Eastern Redbud and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.