Eastern Redbud

Elephant Bush

About Eastern Redbud and Elephant Bush

Eastern Redbud

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Succulent

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

Southern Africa

Types

Cercis

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

2530

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-910-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

10-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Green, Red

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

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Ample Water

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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 dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

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

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Elephant Bush

In German

OstRedbud

Elephant Bush

In French

Redbud Orient

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

elefante Bush

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Cercis

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Caryophyllales

Family

Fabaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Cercis

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

101

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Redbud and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Eastern Redbud and Elephant Bush. Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eastern Redbud and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Eastern Redbud and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Elephant Bush

Care of Eastern Redbud and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.